Krubera Cave Springtail vs Water Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Krubera Cave Springtail | Water Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Plutomurus ortobalaganensis | Podura aquatica |
| Order | Collembola | Collembola |
| Family | Tomoceridae | Poduridae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 1-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Ponds & Lakes |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Seed Feeders |
| Regions | Georgia | Europe, North America, Asia |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
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.
Water Springtail
A distinctive dark-colored springtail found on the surface of still freshwater. It is the only species in its family and forms dense aggregations.
Did You Know?
It can walk on water using surface tension and its water-repellent cuticle.