What is another word for collembolan?
Pronunciation: [kˈɒlɪmbˌɒlan] (IPA) 
Collembolans are small, wingless insects that belong to the order of Collembola. These tiny creatures are also known as springtails due to their ability to jump using a fork-like appendage called a furcula. There are several synonyms used for the term collembolan, such as arthropleoneura, neanuridae, paronellidae, and tullbergiidae. While they may have different names, these insects are ubiquitous in soil and leaf litter across the globe, where they play a vital role in nutrient cycling and decomposition. Collembolans are often used in ecological studies because they are sensitive indicators of changes in environmental conditions, making them important bioindicators.
