Striuchkova A.V., Glagoleva M.D., Lazareva S.A., Kuznetsova N.A. 2025. Ecophysiological adaptations of genetic lineages of Parisotoma notabilis (Schäffer, 1896) (Hexapoda: Collembola): the role of genetic polymorphism in colonization of disturbed habitats // Russian Entomol. J. Vol.34. No.4: 452–457 [in English].
Institute of Biology and Chemistry, Moscow State Pedagogical University, Moscow 119435 Russia.
Anastasia Striuchkova: astr2502@yandex.ru; ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6666-5844
Nataliya Kuznetsova: mpnk@yandex.ru; ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5042-9193
Maria Glagoleva: marusya.glagoleva@gmail.com
Sofia Lazareva: lazzareva.sofia@gmail.com
doi: 10.15298/rusentj.34.4.02
ABSTRACT. This study focuses on investigating the ecological specialization of genetic lineages in the widespread eurybiontic springtail species, Parisotoma notabilis (Schäffer). Laboratory experiments were conducted to identify biological and ecophysiological differences among the lineages. The results revealed that lineage L1, which dominates disturbed habitats (urban lawns), exhibits greater resistance to high temperatures, desiccation, and heavy metal contamination compared with lineages L2 and L4–Hebert, which prevail in undisturbed habitats (forests). These features of the L1 lineage, as well as the rapid egg maturation rates facilitating successful colonization of disturbed ecosystems. These findings highlight the importance of considering the genetic structure of a species when conducting biomonitoring and ecotoxicological studies. Lineage L1 of P. notabilis can be recommended as a test organism for assessing anthropogenic impacts on soil ecosystems.
KEY WORDS. springtail, laboratory experiment, eurybiontic species, ecological specialization, ruderal, genetic lineage.