Antarcticinella is a genus of springtails native to Antarctica. It is monotypic, being represented by the single species Antarcticinella monoculata. The genus and species were original described by John Salmon in 1965.[1][2][3]

Antarcticinella monoculata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subclass: Collembola
Family: Isotomidae
Genus: Antarcticinella
Salmon, 1965
Species:
A. monoculata
Binomial name
Antarcticinella monoculata
Salmon, 1965

Distribution and habitat edit

Antarcticinella monoculata can be found on the coast of Antarctica and the ocean surrounding it, such as the Southern Ocean (also known as the Antarctic ocean).[2][3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Marine Species Traits – Antarcticinella monoculata Salmon, 1965". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Taxon documents and images: Antarcticinella monoculata – Biodiversity database – AADC". data.aad.gov.au. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Antarcticinella monoculata". Auckland Museum.