Brazilian Cave Springtail vs Elongate-bodied Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Brazilian Cave Springtail | Elongate-bodied Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Trogolaphysa aelleni | Folsomia candida |
| Order | Collembola | Collembola |
| Family | Paronellidae | Isotomidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 0.5-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Deserts & Drylands | Caves |
| Diet | Detritivores | Detritivores |
| Regions | Brazil | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Brazilian Cave Springtail
A troglomorphic springtail from caves in the Brazilian semiarid region. It has elongated appendages and reduced pigmentation.
Did You Know?
Many Brazilian cave springtails are known from a single cave system each.
Elongate-bodied Springtail
A white eyeless springtail commonly found in soil and cave environments worldwide. It is the most widely used springtail in laboratory ecotoxicology.
Did You Know?
It reproduces by parthenogenesis and is a standard test organism in soil toxicology.