Cryptopygus antarcticus
The Antarctic springtail, Cryptopygus antarcticus, is a species of springtail native to Antarctica [2] and Australia.[1] Cryptopygus antarcticus average 1–2 millimetres (0.04–0.08 in) long and weigh only a few micrograms.[2] Like other springtails, the Antarctic springtail too has been found to be useful as a bioindicator of pollution and has been used to study microplastic pollution in Antarctica.[3][4]
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References
- "Species Cryptopygus antarcticus Willem, 1901". Australian Faunal Directory. Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. January 21, 2010. Archived from the original on March 22, 2011. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
- Linda Capper (September 27, 2007). "Antarctic plants and animal life survived ice ages". British Antarctic Survey.
- Hager, Julia (25 June 2020). "Microplastic in Antarctic soil animals". Polarjournal. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
- Staudenmaier, Rebecca (24 June 2020). "Microplastics found for first time in Antarctica's food chain". DW.COM. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
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