Sminthurides plicatus

(Schött, H, 1891)

Sminthurides plicatus is a of globular springtail in the Sminthurididae, first described by H. Schött in 1891. It belongs to the order Symphypleona, characterized by a rounded body shape distinct from elongate springtails. The species has been recorded in Caribbean and Pacific North American regions. As with other Sminthurides species, it is a small, soil-dwelling microarthropod.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Sminthurides plicatus: /sminˈθjʊɹɪdiːz plaɪˈkeɪtəs/

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Distribution

Recorded from Caribbean mainland and Pacific North American regions based on GBIF distribution data.

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