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	== Environmental Impacts ==		== Environmental Impacts ==
	Collembola have huge environmental impacts, mostly in forest ecosystems. There are two main ways that collembola support forest ecosystems. Soil [[Organic Matter\|organic matter]] dynamics and nutrient mineralization are the two main ways that collembola benefit these ecosystems[8]. Collembola effect the organic soil matter by quickly cycling nutrients that come from leaf litter and dead organic matter. The microfragmentation of plant detritus along with stimulating the activity of fungal and bacterial colonies positively impacts soils[8]. Collembola play an important role in nutrient mineralization which is taking the organic form of a nutrient and [[decomposing]] it into an inorganic form which then can be more easily accessed by other organisms keeping the soils fresh and high in biodiversity.		Collembola have huge environmental impacts, mostly in forest ecosystems. There are two main ways that collembola support forest ecosystems. Soil [[Organic Matter\|organic matter]] dynamics and nutrient mineralization are the two main ways that collembola benefit these ecosystems[8]. Collembola effect the organic soil matter by quickly cycling nutrients that come from leaf litter and dead [[Organic Matter\|organic matter]]. The microfragmentation of plant detritus along with stimulating the activity of fungal and bacterial colonies positively impacts soils[8]. Collembola play an important role in nutrient mineralization which is taking the organic form of a nutrient and [[decomposing]] it into an inorganic form which then can be more easily accessed by other organisms keeping the soils fresh and high in biodiversity.

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	== Environmental Impacts ==		== Environmental Impacts ==
	Collembola have huge environmental impacts, mostly in forest ecosystems. There are two main ways that collembola support forest ecosystems. Soil organic matter dynamics and nutrient mineralization are the two main ways that collembola benefit these ecosystems[8]. Collembola effect the organic soil matter by quickly cycling nutrients that come from leaf litter and dead organic matter. The microfragmentation of plant detritus along with stimulating the activity of fungal and bacterial colonies positively impacts soils[8]. Collembola play an important role in nutrient mineralization which is taking the organic form of a nutrient and [[decomposing]] it into an inorganic form which then can be more easily accessed by other organisms keeping the soils fresh and high in biodiversity.		Collembola have huge environmental impacts, mostly in forest ecosystems. There are two main ways that collembola support forest ecosystems. Soil [[Organic Matter\|organic matter]] dynamics and nutrient mineralization are the two main ways that collembola benefit these ecosystems[8]. Collembola effect the organic soil matter by quickly cycling nutrients that come from leaf litter and dead organic matter. The microfragmentation of plant detritus along with stimulating the activity of fungal and bacterial colonies positively impacts soils[8]. Collembola play an important role in nutrient mineralization which is taking the organic form of a nutrient and [[decomposing]] it into an inorganic form which then can be more easily accessed by other organisms keeping the soils fresh and high in biodiversity.

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Description

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	== Description ==		== Description ==
	[[File:collembola.jpg\|right\|\|thumb\|This is a springtail collemobla[6]]]		[[File:collembola.jpg\|right\|\|thumb\|This is a springtail collemobla[6]]]
	Members of the Collembola Family are relatively small, typically less than 6 millimeters in length, with as many as six abdominal segments [1]. They have a tubular appendage called a collophore, which protrudes from the first abdominal segment. The collophore used to be thought to be a stabilizing mechanism for the collembola when it jumped by sticking to the surface on which it landed. More recent research has concluded that the collophore is used in osmoregulation, water intake, and excretion [2].		Members of the Collembola Family are relatively small, typically less than 6 millimeters in length, with as many as six abdominal segments [1]. They have a tubular appendage called a collophore, which protrudes from the first abdominal segment. The collophore used to be thought to be a stabilizing mechanism for the collembola when it jumped by sticking to the surface on which it landed. More recent research has concluded that the collophore is used in [[osmoregulation]], water intake, and excretion [2].

	Collembola that live in the upper [[soil]] layers are often referred to as Springtails because of a tail-like appendage found among most species, called the furcula. It is a forked appendage attached to the fourth segment by a structure called the retinaculum and is used for jumping when the animal is threatened; it is not used for normal locomotion [3]. In as little as 18 milliseconds the furcula can be released from the retinaculum, snapping against the substrate and flinging the [[springtail]] into the air[4]. A reason that this mechanism is not used in typical locomotion is that it’s direction is very unpredictable. When the furcula is released, the springtail is sent tumbling through the air on an arbitrary trajectory, landing randomly [3].		Collembola that live in the upper [[soil]] layers are often referred to as Springtails because of a tail-like appendage found among most species, called the [[furcula]]. It is a forked appendage attached to the fourth segment by a structure called the retinaculum and is used for jumping when the animal is threatened; it is not used for normal locomotion [3]. In as little as 18 milliseconds the furcula can be released from the retinaculum, snapping against the substrate and flinging the [[springtail]] into the air[4]. A reason that this mechanism is not used in typical locomotion is that it’s direction is very unpredictable. When the furcula is released, the springtail is sent tumbling through the air on an arbitrary trajectory, landing randomly [3].

	Springtails are able to reduce their body size by up to 30% through genetically controlled molting if temperatures are high enough. Warmer conditions increase energy needs, as well as metabolic rates, therefore a smaller body size comes with many advantages to the organism [5].		Springtails are able to reduce their body size by up to 30% through genetically controlled molting if temperatures are high enough. Warmer conditions increase energy needs, as well as metabolic rates, therefore a smaller body size comes with many advantages to the organism [5].

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Collembola as Bioindicators

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	==Collembola as Bioindicators==		==Collembola as Bioindicators==
	Collembola have been known to be great bioindicators. Bioindicators are powerful tools to evaluate the restoration of the environmental conditions in disturbed areas[9] Collembola are very sensitive to loss of their natural habitat owing to human interaction and thus represent useful indicators of tolerance to environmental stress[8]. In managed stands of forests(with human interaction) 51 species were found in and abundant 708,498 ind. m^-2( mean density) compared to semi- natural forests which had 36 different species in just 306,042 ind. m^-2[8].		Collembola have been known to be great [[bioindicators]]. Bioindicators are powerful tools to evaluate the restoration of the environmental conditions in disturbed areas[9] Collembola are very sensitive to loss of their natural habitat owing to human interaction and thus represent useful indicators of tolerance to environmental stress[8]. In managed stands of forests(with human interaction) 51 species were found in and abundant 708,498 ind. m^-2( mean density) compared to semi- natural forests which had 36 different species in just 306,042 ind. m^-2[8].

	== References ==		== References ==

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Habitat & Distribution

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	== Habitat & Distribution ==		== Habitat & Distribution ==
	[[File:collembola2.jpg\|right\|\|thumb\| A colony of Springtail Collembola in their soil habitat[10]]]		[[File:collembola2.jpg\|right\|\|thumb\| A colony of Springtail Collembola in their soil habitat[10]]]
	Collembola can be found in almost all regions of the world, from the coldest of and hottest places that can support multicellular [[organisms]]. Collembola can also be found from the highest of treetops to the deepest parts of soil that can sustain multicellular organisms[7]. Humidity plays a very important role in the distribution of collembola as they are susceptible to desiccation. Desiccation occurs when an organism is deprived from water and their bodies will start to shrivel and leads to the death of the organism. Collembola thrive in wetter environments due to this.		Collembola can be found in almost all regions of the world, from the coldest of and hottest places that can support multicellular [[organisms]]. Collembola can also be found from the highest of treetops to the deepest parts of soil that can sustain multicellular organisms[7]. Humidity plays a very important role in the distribution of collembola as they are susceptible to desiccation. [[Desiccation]] occurs when an organism is deprived from water and their bodies will start to shrivel and leads to the death of the organism. Collembola thrive in wetter environments due to this.

	== Evolution ==		== Evolution ==

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Taxonomy

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	==Taxonomy==		==Taxonomy==
	Kingdom- Animalia		Kingdom- [[Animalia]]
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	Phylum- [[Arthropoda]]		Phylum- [[Arthropoda]]
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	== Habitat & Distribution ==		== Habitat & Distribution ==

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References

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	[9] Zeppelini, D., Bellini, B.C., Creão-Duarte, A.J. et al. Collembola as bioindicators of restoration in mined [[sand]] dunes of Northeastern Brazil. Biodivers Conserv 18, 1161–1170 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-008-9505-2		[9] Zeppelini, D., Bellini, B.C., Creão-Duarte, A.J. et al. Collembola as bioindicators of restoration in mined [[sand]] dunes of Northeastern Brazil. Biodivers Conserv 18, 1161–1170 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-008-9505-2
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			[10] “Springtail Culture Care: A Straightforward Guide for Breeding Folsomia Candida Springtails - On Feeding - Use Only Brewer's y...: Springtails, Vivarium, Reptile Room.” Pinterest, www.pinterest.com/pin/42784265190304769/.

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Habitat & Distribution

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	== Habitat & Distribution ==		== Habitat & Distribution ==
	Collembola can be found in almost all regions of the world, from the coldest of and hottest places that can support multicellular [[organisms]]. Collembola can also be found from the highest of treetops to the deepest parts of soil that can sustain multicellular organisms[7]. Humidity plays a very important role in the distribution of collembola as they are susceptible to desiccation. Desiccation occurs when an organism is deprived from water and their bodies will start to shrivel and leads to the death of the organism. Collembola thrive in wetter environments due to this.		[[File:collembola2.jpg\|right\|\|thumb\| A colony of Springtail Collembola in their soil habitat[10]]]
			Collembola can be found in almost all regions of the world, from the coldest of and hottest places that can support multicellular [[organisms]]. Collembola can also be found from the highest of treetops to the deepest parts of soil that can sustain multicellular organisms[7]. Humidity plays a very important role in the distribution of collembola as they are susceptible to desiccation. Desiccation occurs when an organism is deprived from water and their bodies will start to shrivel and leads to the death of the organism. Collembola thrive in wetter environments due to this.

	== Evolution ==		== Evolution ==

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Description

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	== Description ==		== Description ==
	[[File:collembola.jpg\|right\|\|thumb\|This is a springtail collemobla[7]]]		[[File:collembola.jpg\|right\|\|thumb\|This is a springtail collemobla[6]]]
	Members of the Collembola Family are relatively small, typically less than 6 millimeters in length, with as many as six abdominal segments [1]. They have a tubular appendage called a collophore, which protrudes from the first abdominal segment. The collophore used to be thought to be a stabilizing mechanism for the collembola when it jumped by sticking to the surface on which it landed. More recent research has concluded that the collophore is used in osmoregulation, water intake, and excretion [2].		Members of the Collembola Family are relatively small, typically less than 6 millimeters in length, with as many as six abdominal segments [1]. They have a tubular appendage called a collophore, which protrudes from the first abdominal segment. The collophore used to be thought to be a stabilizing mechanism for the collembola when it jumped by sticking to the surface on which it landed. More recent research has concluded that the collophore is used in osmoregulation, water intake, and excretion [2].

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Description

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	== Description ==		== Description ==
			[[File:collembola.jpg\|right\|\|thumb\|This is a springtail collemobla[7]]]
	Members of the Collembola Family are relatively small, typically less than 6 millimeters in length, with as many as six abdominal segments [1]. They have a tubular appendage called a collophore, which protrudes from the first abdominal segment. The collophore used to be thought to be a stabilizing mechanism for the collembola when it jumped by sticking to the surface on which it landed. More recent research has concluded that the collophore is used in osmoregulation, water intake, and excretion [2].		Members of the Collembola Family are relatively small, typically less than 6 millimeters in length, with as many as six abdominal segments [1]. They have a tubular appendage called a collophore, which protrudes from the first abdominal segment. The collophore used to be thought to be a stabilizing mechanism for the collembola when it jumped by sticking to the surface on which it landed. More recent research has concluded that the collophore is used in osmoregulation, water intake, and excretion [2].

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	Springtails are able to reduce their body size by up to 30% through genetically controlled molting if temperatures are high enough. Warmer conditions increase energy needs, as well as metabolic rates, therefore a smaller body size comes with many advantages to the organism [5].		Springtails are able to reduce their body size by up to 30% through genetically controlled molting if temperatures are high enough. Warmer conditions increase energy needs, as well as metabolic rates, therefore a smaller body size comes with many advantages to the organism [5].
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	==Taxonomy==		==Taxonomy==
	Kingdom- Animalia		Kingdom- Animalia