Frank Ashwood on Nostr: Globular springtails such as this little cutie have a distinctive spherical body ...
Globular springtails such as this little cutie have a distinctive spherical body (their abdominal and thoracic segments are fused) and are often colourful and beautifully patterned.
They're important grazers and detritivores, feeding on microbes and decaying plant matter - helping to regulate litter decomposition and soil nutrient cycling!
#Macrophotography #SoilBiodiversity #SoilEcology #Entomology
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2024-10-29 09:37:37Event JSON
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