Krubera Cave Springtail vs Soil-feeding Cubitermes Termite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Krubera Cave Springtail | Soil-feeding Cubitermes Termite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plutomurus ortobalaganensis | Cubitermes fungifaber |
| Order | Collembola | Blattodea |
| Family | Tomoceridae | Termitidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | Workers 3-5 mm, soldiers 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Forests |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Georgia | Central and West Africa |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
Krubera Cave Springtail
The deepest-dwelling terrestrial animal ever recorded, found at 1,980 meters underground in Krubera Cave. It is completely eyeless and unpigmented.
Did You Know?
It holds the record as the deepest-dwelling land animal on Earth at nearly 2 km underground.
Soil-feeding Cubitermes Termite
A soil-feeding termite that builds distinctive mushroom-shaped mounds. It processes large volumes of soil to extract organic nutrients.
Did You Know?
Its mushroom-shaped mound caps shed rainwater efficiently, protecting the colony from tropical downpours.