Slender-springtails
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Entomobryidae
slender springtails
Entomobryidae, commonly known as slender springtails, is a large family of springtails (Collembola) containing over 1700 described species. Members are characterized by an enlarged fourth abdominal segment, a well-developed furcula (springing organ), and often possess prominent body scales that can produce striking coloration including blue, red, purple, or white patterns. The family includes both scaled and scale-less forms, with the latter frequently captured in pitfall traps globally. Many species are relatively large for springtails, reaching 2 mm or more in length.