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Antarcticinella

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

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]

Distribution and habitat

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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

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  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.