Biology of Springtails (Insecta: Collembola)This comprehensive work is the first single volume book of the 20th century to review the biology of this important group of insects. As widespread terrestrial animals, the springtails, order Collembola, are important indicators of environmental pollution. Included in this text is a complete list of Collembola genera together with more than 2,500 references as well as the discussions of springtail behavior, physiology and evolution. Author: Stephen P.