Biology:Entomobrya multifasciata

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Short description: Species of springtail


Entomobrya multifasciata
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subclass: Collembola
Family: Entomobryidae
Genus: Entomobrya
Species:
E. multifasciata
Binomial name
Entomobrya multifasciata
(Tullberg, 1871)
Synonyms

Degeeria multifasciata Tullberg, 1871

Entomobrya multifasciata is a species of springtail of cosmopolitan distribution in the family Entomobryidae.[1][2][3][4]

Appearance

This species is characterized by its wavy striped pattern, long body, and lightly hairy top of the abdomen.[5][4]

Habitat

This species has been spotted feeding off pollen grains, but also can be found resting on leaves or much rarely under wood chips.[1][5]

This species has a preference for more urban areas, and seems to become a lot less common in more wooded areas.[4][5]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q10484854 entry