Springtails are cryptozoa frequently found in leaf litter and other decaying material, where they are primarily detritivores and microbivores, and one of the main biological agents responsible for the control and the dissemination of soil microorganisms.
Os colémbolos son criptozoos que se encontran frecuentemente entre as follas secas caídas e outros materiais en descomposición, onde son principalmente detritívoros e microbívoros, e un dos principais axentes biolóxicos responsables do control e diseminación dos microorganismos do solo.