Frank Ashwood on Nostr: As giant springtails age, they grow more robust and develop longer spikes on their ...

As giant springtails age, they grow more robust and develop longer spikes on their antennae and backs.

Nobody knows how long they can live for, probably a few years, but this gnarled Holacanthella duospinosa has all the hallmarks of a long innings!

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