Author: Kárpáthegyi Péter

Springtails (Collembola) are tiny yet remarkable arthropods whose evolutionary history spans almost the entire terrestrial phase of life on Earth. These ancient creatures were among the very first animals to colonize dry land, and their success has continued unabated ever since. Today, they have adapted to virtually every environment where organic matter is present, making them almost ubiquitous in terrariums worldwide. An endless history and a hidden way of life Anyone who pays close attention has almost certainly encountered springtails before, as they are present virtually everywhere. They can be seen jumping away from water droplets during watering, hiding between…