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Deuterosminthurus pallipes

Deuterosminthurus pallipes

Classification

Deuterosminthurus pallipes is a species of globular springtail belonging to the family Bourletiellidae. First described by Bourlet in 1843, the species is notable for its high degree of color polymorphism across different geographical and climatic populations. Taxonomy and systematics Originally described as a dark form by Bourlet in 1843, Deuterosminthurus pallipes holds chronological priority over several forms previously treated as distinct species or subspecies.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Germany · 61United Kingdom · 24France · 13Netherlands · 1