collembolan | ||
1. | [ noun ] (zoology) any of numerous minute wingless primitive insects possessing a special abdominal appendage that allows the characteristic nearly perpetual springing pattern; found in soil rich in organic debris or on the surface of snow or water | |
Synonyms: | springtail | |
Related terms: | insect Collembola | |
Similar spelling: |
Collembola Columbian Colombian Columbia Colombia |