Associations to the word «Collembola»

Wiktionary

COLLEMBOLA, proper noun. A taxonomic subclass within the class Entognatha   — the springtails, insect-like arthropods that have a spring-like structure that can enable them to quickly escape from danger.
COLLEMBOLA, noun. Any of many minute wingless arthropods of subclass Collembola; a springtail

Dictionary definition

COLLEMBOLA, noun. Minute wingless arthropods: springtails.

Wise words

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