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
More Details
Taxonomic note
The specific epithet 'hageni' honors Hermann August Hagen (1817-1893), a German entomologist known for his work on Odonata and other insects.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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