Deepest Terrestrial Animal Discovered in Cave

Scientists have discovered four new species of primitive eyeless insects, one of which they described as the deepest land animal ever found.

These animals are springtails (Arthropoda, Insecta, Collembola), a minute primitive wingless insect with six-legs and without eyes that commonly live in total darkness in caves, where they feed on fungi and decomposing organic matter.

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