“Water Springtail”
Genus Overview
No genus-level description defined.
Characteristics
POLLUTION TOLERANCE
0 = least tolerant, 10 = most tolerant
FEEDING HABITS
Collector / Gatherer
MOVEMENT
Skater
Sprawler
Sprawler
DISTRIBUTION
Widespread (east of the Rocky Mtns.)
HABITAT
Lotic-depositional
Diagnostic Characters
Order
1 Pair of Antennae
3 Pairs of Jointed, Unbranched Legs
Body Hardened on Outside
Carapace Absent
Furcula
Oval Body
+ Expanded Character List
Order:
a linear body; prothorax having dorsal setae and being visible from above (from dorsal view).
Family:
Not defined.
Genus:
Not defined.
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