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Xenylla
springtails
Xenylla is a genus of springtails (Collembola) in the family Hypogastruridae, containing at least 120 described species. Members are small, soil-dwelling hexapods found across diverse biomes including tropical, desert, Antarctic, and Amazonian regions. The genus includes species used as biomarkers for soil pollution assessment, notably Xenylla welchi, which exhibits sensitive physiological responses to heavy metal contamination.