Kate's Curious Critters🦇 on Instagram: "Why are springtails important? Springtails are tiny arthropods that act as detritivores, aka nature's clean up crew. This means that they eat waste and decaying matter. In a terrarium/vivarium, springtails help the initial breakdown of plant debris and return nutrients back to the soil. This creates a symbiotic, or mutually beneficial, relationship with plants that live in the ecosystem. Without springtails, soil can become compacted, making it difficult

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