This month, researchers in Japan have announced the discovery of four new species of springtails, insect-like bugs that jump away from danger with their tails.
Hiro Kasai, Takuo Sawahata/Zootaxa
These animals usually live in moist soil and are a crucial part of their environment. Many species feed on decaying organic matter from other organisms like plants and fungi, which helps speed up the decomposition process, while others are predators that help keep certain soil microbes in check. They’re not dangerous to humans in the slightest, though large populations can occasionally become a nuisance to our house plants.
earlier this month in the journal Zootaxa, say they’ve now found some more members of this big family.
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