What is another word for entognath?
Pronunciation: [ɛntˈɒɡnaθ] (IPA) 
Entognath, a term used to describe a group of small terrestrial arthropods, includes various species that are known by different names such as micrometopid, dipluran, proturan, and collembolan. These synonyms represent different orders of hexapods that share common anatomical features such as internal mouthparts and a segmentation pattern distinct from insects. Micrometopids are wingless insects recognized by their large and elaborate mandibles, while diplurans are elongate arthropods with long antennae and two-pronged cerci appendages. Similarly, proturans are tiny, pale hexapods lacking eyes and antennae, whereas collembolans are small springtails known for their ability to jump using a forked appendage called the furcula. Despite the variations in terminology, all these synonyms refer to a fascinating group of creatures that play important roles in soil ecosystems.
