Superodontella cornifer

(Mills, HB, 1934)

Superodontella cornifer is a of in the Odontellidae. It has been recorded across diverse regions including Arctic, sub-Arctic, and North American temperate zones, as well as Caribbean mainland areas. The species shows a notably broad geographic distribution for a collembolan. Available records suggest it occupies varied climatic zones from cold northern regions to tropical Caribbean environments.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Superodontella cornifer: /suːˌpɛroʊdɒnˈtɛlə ˈkɔːrnɪfər/

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Distribution

Documented from Arctic and sub-Arctic regions, northern North America, southern North America, Pacific North America, and Caribbean mainland. This distribution spans high-latitude cold regions through temperate zones to tropical Caribbean environments.

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Taxonomic Note

The classification of Collembola varies between sources: GBIF places this in Class Collembola, while iNaturalist uses Class (a broader grouping that includes Collembola, Protura, and Diplura). The Catalogue of Life follows Class Collembola within Hexapoda.

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