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This springtail was about 1mm long. Lens: Laowa 25mm f/2.8 Ultra Macro 2.5-5X. two of the photos are focus stacked.

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[–] Lembot_0005@lemy.lol 13 points 1 day ago (4 children)

Globular indeed. Not very springy and I don't see any tails though...

[–] Stilling@lemmy.world 26 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (3 children)

Globular springtails have a unique tail-like appendage under their belly called a furca, which they use to jump and escape from predators. This structure allows them to perform impressive jumps, often flipping through the air as they do so.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qu01EUeE5PM

[–] Lembot_0005@lemy.lol 7 points 1 day ago

Unexpectedly technically correct and laconic answer. Thanks.

[–] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 7 points 1 day ago

The fastest spinning animal: 22,000rpm!!!

[–] Gerblat@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago

Despite the actual music they played when it showed the lil dude spinning out of orbit, I heard the DuckTales Moon Theme in my mind 😅

Awesome video, thanks for the link