Venetian Cave Springtail vs Garden Acerentomid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Venetian Cave Springtail | Garden Acerentomid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Deuteraphorura venetiana | Acerentomon gallicum |
| Order | Collembola | Protura |
| Family | Onychiuridae | Acerentomidae |
| Size | 0.8-1.5 mm | 0.8-1.3 mm |
| Habitat | Caves | Meadows |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Fungus Feeders |
| Regions | Italy | Europe |
| Conservation | Data Deficient | Not Evaluated |
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.
Garden Acerentomid
A minute soil-dwelling proturan commonly found in gardens and meadows of western Europe. It lacks eyes, wings, and antennae entirely.
Did You Know?
This species was not discovered until the 20th century because its tiny size makes it nearly invisible to the naked eye.