We describe and delimit with integrative taxonomy the new springtail species Desoria calderonis sp. nov. (Collembola: Isotomidae). This cryophilic is strictly linked to supraglacial stony debris of isolated Calderone glacier (Central Apennines, Italy), one southernmost glaciers Europe. could belong nivalis-complex, a group European mountain included in violacea-group. Genetic analysis (COI mtDN...

Along with some studies on soil fauna in various Sicilian sites, both agricultural lands and typical Mediterranean habitats, particular attention was paid to the Collembolan. Specific identification allowed assess occurrence Sicily of 39 species not previously recorded, belonging 10 families: Hypogastruridae (six species), Brachystomellidae (one Neanuridae (five Onychiuridae (three Tullbergiida...

Abstract Collembola is a group of fauna that generally lives in the soil and has an important role as bioindicator fertility about its function detritivore. Habitat changes can cause community to be disturbed. This study aims determine composition abundance on agrotourism land edge forest away from Serang Village, Karangreja District, Purbalingga Regency. The research was conducted by survey me...

Soil faunal communities play key roles in maintaining soil nutrient cycling. Affected by different land-use types, environment and change significantly. However, few studies have focused on the aforementioned observations coastal zones, which provide suitable habitats for many species of concern. Here, we investigated changes mesofaunal under including cotton fields, jujube trees, ash a saline ...