springtail

A noun referring to a minute, wingless primitive insect that possesses a specialized abdominal appendage enabling a characteristic springing motion; commonly found in soil rich in organic debris or on the surface of snow or water.

• 🌐اسم يشير إلى حشرة صغيرة عديمة الأجنحة بدائية، لها زائدة بطنية خاصة تمكنها من القفز، وتعيش عادة في التربة الغنية بالمواد العضوية أو على سطح الثلج أو الماء.

1. Small jumping insect C2 formal scientific

   A tiny, wingless insect that uses a special forked appendage under its abdomen to jump, commonly found in soil, leaf litter, or on water surfaces.

   • Springtails are often seen hopping on the surface of melting snow.
   • The soil sample contained thousands of springtails, indicating healthy organic matter.
   • Springtails use their furcula to launch themselves into the air when disturbed.

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