Orchesella
Scientific name: Orchesella
Orchesella
Scientific name: Orchesella
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Description
Members of the genus Orchesella are fascinating springtails, often overlooked due to their minuscule size, typically less than 6 mm long. Contrary to common belief, Orchesella and other springtails are not insects but belong to a separate group called Collembola. They possess a unique furcula, a tail-like appendage, which enables them to leap away from predators spectacularly. This genus plays a vital role in soil ecosystems by decomposing organic matter, thus maintaining healthy soil microbiology.
Species of Orchesella
Scientific Classification
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