collembola

/kɒlɛmˈboʊlə/

Definitions

1. noun

a small insect belonging to the order Collembola, often found in damp environments and typically having six legs and a long, thin body

“The entomologist studied the unique characteristics of the collembola species found in the forest”

Synonyms

  • jumping bristle-tail
  • springtail

Antonyms

  • large insect
  • winged insect