Springtails, or Collembola, appear as tiny, wingless insects, measuring only 1-2 millimeters in length. With six legs attached to their round, soft bodies, they come in various colors, such as gray, brown, black, or white.
These small creatures have distinctive appendages at their rear called furcula, which they use to catapult themselves into the air when threatened. Springtails often populate moist environments like soil, leaf litter, and decaying matter, but they can also be found in other habitats.Continue reading →