springtails

noun

Meaning

Any of various wingless hexapods, of the subclass Collembola, with spring-like legs.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

collembolan(English)insectivores(English)tobacco hornworm(English)carpenter ant(English)fungus gnat(English)fall webworm(English)phalaropes(English)daddy longlegs(English)

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Sources

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