Elongate-bodied Springtail vs Yellow Soil Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Elongate-bodied Springtail | Yellow Soil Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Folsomia candida | Protaphorura armata |
| Order | Collembola | Collembola |
| Family | Isotomidae | Onychiuridae |
| Size | 0.5-1.5 mm | 1.0-2.0 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Farmland |
| Diet | Detritivores | Root Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
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.
Yellow Soil Springtail
A blind white springtail that lives entirely in soil and lacks the ability to jump. It is extremely abundant in agricultural soils.
Did You Know?
Densities of this springtail can reach 100,000 individuals per square meter in fertile agricultural soils.