Dicyrtoma
Bourlet, 1842
Species Guides
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Dicyrtoma is a of globular springtails in the Dicyrtomidae. The genus contains at least 30 described . Members of this genus are characterized by their rounded, globular body form typical of the order Symphypleona. They are found across diverse geographic regions including Arctic, tropical, and temperate zones.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dicyrtoma: /dɪˈsɜrtəmə/
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Identification
Globular body shape distinguishes Dicyrtoma from elongate in orders such as Entomobryomorpha. Within Symphypleona, separation from related genera (e.g., Ptenothrix, Calvatomina) requires examination of antennal segmentation, chaetotaxy, and structure. Specific identification often depends on subtle differences in color pattern and body proportions.
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Distribution
Recorded from Arctic and Sub-arctic regions, Continental Southeast Asia, Central Australia, the Caribbean mainland, Antillean islands, and southern Florida.
Similar Taxa
- PtenothrixSimilar globular body form in same ; distinguished by antennal and characteristics
- SminthurusBoth in order Symphypleona; Sminthurus typically larger with different body proportions and coloration patterns
- EntomobryaElongate springtails in different order (Entomobryomorpha); body shape provides immediate visual separation
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Taxonomic Note
Class placement varies between sources: treated as Collembola (most modern treatments) or (older or alternative classifications). The authority is consistently cited as Bourlet, 1842.