Neanura muscorum (R.Templeton, 1836) is a animal in the Neanuridae family, order Poduromorpha, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Neanura muscorum (R.Templeton, 1836)
Neanura muscorum is a 3.5 mm Collembola that feeds on small bark plants and fungi, and is prey for predatory arthropods.
Neanura muscorum (R.Templeton, 1836) measures 3.5 mm in length. Its body is covered in warty bumps and long setae, and it has a bluish grey coloration. This species has three ocelli and does not possess a furca. Its diet consists of small plants and fungi that grow on tree bark. Like many other Collembola, Neanura muscorum is prey for a wide range of predatory arthropods.
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