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Class:
Entognatha: Order COLLEMBOLA
(Springtails)
Characteristics:
1. Incomplete metamorphosis
2. Elongated styletlike
mouthparts
3. Tiny insects requently
occurring in large congregations
4. Wingless
5. Possess a forked furcula
on underside of abdomen
(used for jumping)
6. Inhabit soil & feed
on debris, fungi, bacteria, etc.
7. May cause damage in
gardens or greenhouses
Typical
Examples:
