Microfauna library
Understand the small soil animals that graze on fungi and fine organic material alongside a larger cleanup crew.
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Folsomia candida photographed on soil; identification supplied by the photographer.
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Essential guide
Springtails help process fungi and small organic residues in compatible terrariums.
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A clear introduction to Collembola, their food, movement, and enclosure role.
Compare charcoal and substrate cultures, then keep a dependable backup.
Learn how the two cleanup-crew groups divide work in moist habitats.
Know what they can graze on and when enclosure conditions need correction.