What is another word for Order Protura?
Pronunciation: [ˈɔːdə pɹət͡ʃəɹˈa] (IPA) 
Order Protura is a taxonomic classification for tiny, wingless arthropods found in soil and leaf litter. These creatures are also known by several synonyms, such as Proturans, Proturid, or Coneheads, owing to their cone-shaped heads. The term Telsonites is also used, which describes their club-shaped appendages at the end of their abdomen. Moreover, Collembola or Springtails, which are similar in size and shape, sometimes confuse them. The name Protura is derived from the Greek term 'protos,' meaning first, referring to their evolutionary position. However, due to their cryptic nature, little is known about the ecology and distribution of Proturids, and continued research is essential for their conservation and understanding.
