Biology:Isotomurus palustris

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Short description: Species of springtail

Isotomurus palustris
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subclass: Collembola
Family: Isotomidae
Genus: Isotomurus
Species:
I. palustris
Binomial name
Isotomurus palustris
(Müller, 1776)
Synonyms[1]
  • Podura palustris Müller, 1776

Isotomurus palustris, the marsh springtail, is a species of elongate-bodied springtail in the family Isotomidae. It is found in Europe, Africa, North America, and Central America.[1][2][3]

Marsh springtail, Isotomurus palustris
Marsh springtail, Isotomurus palustris

It mainly feeds on other invertebrates (nematodes, copepods or remains of other dead invertebrates), but can also feed on fungi, bacteria, algae, root secretions and detritus.[4]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q10537969 entry