noun
- a small wingless insect that can jump by means of a forked appendage on its abdomen
Usage: entomology
Examples
- Springtails are commonly found in soil and leaf litter.
- The tiny springtail leaped away when disturbed.
- Gardeners often encounter springtails in compost piles.
- Springtails help decompose organic matter in the ecosystem.
- These springtails were feeding on decaying plant material.
- The entomologist collected several springtail specimens for study.