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Globular springtail. More pictures in body [OC] (lemmy.world)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/pics@lemmy.world
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This springtail was about 1mm long. Lens: Laowa 25mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro 2.5-5X. two of the photos are focus stacked.

Cute little glob.

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[–] 12 points 10 months ago (4 children)

Globular indeed. Not very springy and I don't see any tails though...

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  • [–] [S] 25 points 10 months ago* (3 children)

    Globular springtails have a unique tail-like appendage under their belly called a furca, which they use to jump and escape from predators. This structure allows them to perform impressive jumps, often flipping through the air as they do so.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu01EUeE5PM

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    • [–] 7 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    This guy belongs to the family Sminthuridae.

    I used to count mites and collembola under a scope all summer. Talk about tedious.

    Frank Ashwood has some great photos like this one on Instagram and he's worth the follow

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    • [–] 7 points 10 months ago

    Why so tiny sneaky boi?

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    [–] 7 points 10 months ago

    Spider ant, spider ant, does whatever a spider ant does

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