Springtail

Translation of "springtail" into Russian

Noun

/ˈsprɪŋ.teɪl/

springtail

springtails pl

The springtail is a small insect found in moist environments.

Коллембола — это маленькое насекомое, обитающее во влажных средах.

Noun

/ˈsprɪŋ.teɪl/

A minute, wingless hexapod of the subclass Collembola, noted for its ability to jump by using a specialized forked appendage called a furcula.

The garden soil was teeming with springtails, which are important for breaking down organic matter.

Adjective

/ˈsprɪŋ.teɪl/

Relating to or characteristic of springtails (Collembola).

Springtail populations can reach high densities in moist leaf litter.