springtail

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Synonyms: sprigtail, ringtail, springal, spinetail, springtails, stingtail, sprig tail, springall

Antonyms: sprigtail, ringtail, springal, spinetail, springtails, stingtail, sprig tail, springall

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Noun

1. Any of various [[wingless]] [[hexapod]]s, of the subclass {{taxfmt|Collembola|class}}, with spring-like legs. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}

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