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Mesaphorura hygrophila




Subspecies

No subspecies are recognized; a monotypic species.


Original description
Rusek, 1971
p. 199
Rusek J (1971). Zur Taxonomie der Tullbergia (Mesaphorura) krausbaueri (Börner) und ihre Verwandten (Collembola). Acta ent bohemoslov 68, 188-206.

Locus typicus: near Lanzhot, Czech Republic.


Synonyms
Tullbergia hygrophila Rusek, 1971
Mesaphorura hygrophila (Rusek, 1971)

Identification



Distribution
Distributed in Central, East and South Europe.


Biology
Prefers moist or wet habitats. Recorded from temporarily flooded meadows.
So far only females are known, pointing to a parthenogenetic reproduction.








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