Hypogastrura
Scientific name: Hypogastrura
Hypogastrura
Scientific name: Hypogastrura
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Description
Hypogastrura is a group of tiny wingless arthropods closely related to insects. Despite their minuscule size, they play a crucial role in soil ecology, aiding in the decomposition process and nutrient cycling. A unique trait of Hypogastrura is their capability to endure extreme cold, making them prevalent even in snowy environments where they are observed 'springing' away from predators using a special tail-like structure called a furcula.
Species of Hypogastrura
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods Class
Entognathans Order
Springtails Family
Elongate-bodied springtails Genus
Hypogastrura 
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