Dicyrtoma hageni

(Folsom, 1896)

globular springtail

Dicyrtoma hageni is a of globular in the Dicyrtomidae, order Symphypleona. First described by Folsom in 1896, this species belongs to a group of small, soft-bodied hexapods characterized by their rounded, globular body form and ability to jump using a (springing organ) on the . The species is part of the diverse Collembola fauna found across North America.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Dicyrtoma hageni: //daɪˈsɪrtoʊmə ˈhæɡənaɪ//

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Distribution

North America: Caribbean mainland; northern North America; southern North America

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Taxonomic note

The specific epithet 'hageni' honors Hermann August Hagen (1817-1893), a German entomologist known for his work on Odonata and other insects.

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