Visual meaning of 'springtail'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of springtail: Any of various wingless hexapods, of the subclass Collembola, with spring-like legs. - Image 1

springtail: Any of various wingless hexapods, of the subclass Collembola, with spring-like legs. - Thumbnail 1

springtail: Any of various wingless hexapods, of the subclass Collembola, with spring-like legs. - Thumbnail 2

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Any of various wingless hexapods, of the subclass Collembola, with spring-like legs.

"The tiny springtail jumped away quickly when I watered my potted plant. "

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