Synonyms for springtail
ˈsprɪŋˌteɪlspring·tail

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1. collembolan, springtailnoun

   any of numerous minute wingless primitive insects possessing a special abdominal appendage that allows the characteristic nearly perpetual springing pattern; found in soil rich in organic debris or on the surface of snow or water

   Synonyms:
   collembolan

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1. • Insect

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