Composition and biodiversity of collembola in Can Tho city

Abstract

Collembola communities in Can Tho city were investigated on species composition, distribution and biodiversity in 27 sampling stations. The study recorded 60 species belonging to 34 genera under 12 families. They were characterized by high dominance index and occurrence constancy index. The findings also showed Collembola differently distributed according to natural habitats and seasons. These results indicated Collembola communities are useful soil fauna for bioindicator, soil quality and environmental monitoring.