Glacier Springtail vs Elongate-bodied Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Glacier Springtail | Elongate-bodied Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Isotoma saltans | Folsomia candida |
| Order | Collembola | Collembola |
| Family | Isotomidae | Isotomidae |
| Size | 1-3 mm | 0.5-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Mountains | Caves |
| Diet | Seed Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Scandinavia, Alps, Arctic Russia, Greenland, Svalbard | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Glacier Springtail
A tiny, elongate springtail adapted to life on glaciers and permanent snowfields. It is dark-pigmented to absorb solar radiation. Populations can be found actively hopping on glacier surfaces in summer.
Did You Know?
This springtail can survive being encased in ice and resume activity once temperatures rise above freezing.
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.