Katiannoidea

Bretfeld, 1994

Family Guides

Katiannoidea is a superfamily of springtails (Collembola) within the order Symphypleona, established by Bretfeld in 1994. Members of this group are characterized by a globular body form with the and first abdominal segment into a single structure, a defining feature of the Symphypleona. The superfamily represents a major lineage within the suborder Katianniformia, one of two main subdivisions of Symphypleona.

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How to pronounce Katiannoidea: /ˌkat.iˈæn.oʊˌɪ.di.ə/

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Similar Taxa

SminthuridoideaAlso a superfamily within Symphypleona; distinguished by different antennal structure and body proportions, though specific diagnostic characters require microscopic examination.

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Taxonomic placement

Katiannoidea belongs to the suborder Katianniformia (formerly Appendiciphora), which is distinguished from the other Symphypleona suborder, Sminthuridiformia, by the presence of well-developed appendages on the first abdominal segment.