Venetian Cave Springtail vs Elongate-bodied Springtail
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Venetian Cave Springtail | Elongate-bodied Springtail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deuteraphorura venetiana | Folsomia candida |
| Order | Collembola | Collembola |
| Family | Onychiuridae | Isotomidae |
| Size | 0.8-1.5 mm | 0.5-1.5 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Caves |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Detritivores |
| Regions | Italy | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Least Concern |
Venetian Cave Springtail
A blind white springtail recently described from caves in northeastern Italy. It has no eyes and a completely reduced jumping organ.
Did You Know?
Like many cave springtails, it has lost the ability to jump.
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.