Family Overview
Poduridae
Podurid Springtails
Water springtails are scavengers living on the surface of still waters. Its spring-like furcula is large and flattened, allowing the animal to jump without breaking the surface tension of the water. Poduridea deposit eggs on the watersurface. The eggs are hydrophilic and immediately sink to the bottom to develop.
Characteristics
POLLUTION TOLERANCE
No pollution tolerance ranges defined.
FEEDING HABITS
Collector / Gatherer
MOVEMENT
Skater
Sprawler
Sprawler
Diagnostic Characters
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