Dicyrtomidae
Börner, 1906
Dicyrtomidae is a of () constituting the sole family of the superfamily Dicyrtomoidea. The family contains over 200 across eight , including Dicyrtoma, Dicyrtomina, Ptenothrix, and Papirioides. Members are characterized by their rounded, globular body form typical of the .
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dicyrtomidae: //dɪˌsɪərtoʊˈmaɪdiː//
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Habitat
Leaf litter, soil, surfaces, fungal sporocarps, decaying wood, and rocks. Occupies forest including mixed vegetation, pine forest, and bamboo forest, as well as urban green spaces.
Distribution
Taiwan (northern, eastern, and central regions including Taipei, New Taipei City, Nantou County, Yilan County, Hsinchu County, Taoyuan City); also recorded from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Vermont (USA). The has global distribution.
Behavior
Exhibits jumping ability via the furca () structure, though this is reduced in some taxonomic groups. Uses the tube () for anchoring to surfaces. Papirioides jacobsoni has been observed to exhibit colour pattern .
Ecological Role
Among the most abundant animals in litter-soil , with reaching up to 40,000 individuals per square metre in temperate grasslands or forests. Serves as an important component of soil fauna .