Springtails: The hidden soldiers of Earth (2024)

Springtails: The hidden soldiers of Earth (2024) poster

Who knows about springtails? And among those for whom this name rings a bell, how many have already seen them? Yet, these small animals, similar to insects, are present in all terrestrial ecosystems. Springtails are undisputed soil regulators. Scientists recognize them today as absolutely essential, especially in the search for pollutants, disruptors, and all the variations that affect our soils, but this little animal is almost unknown. Thanks to extremely precise cameras, as close as possible to these microscopic animals, a teeming life is revealed before our eyes. According to the seasons, the film invites us to get into the intimacy of the springtails, to discover their morphology, their role and their usefulness in the ecosystems of the planet while rubbing shoulders with other organisms in the same environments.

Director: Philippe Lebeaux
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 44 min
Release Date:
Production: Mona Lisa Production
Country: France
Original Language: fr

Keywords

soil science, scientific research, ecosystems, small animals, soils, animal documentary, science documentary, invertebrate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Springtails: The hidden soldiers of Earth about?
Who knows about springtails? And among those for whom this name rings a bell, how many have already seen them? Yet, these small animals, similar to insects, are present in all terrestrial ecosystems. Springtails are undisputed soil regulators. Scientists recognize them today as absolutely essential, especially in the search for pollutants, disruptors, and all the variations that affect our soils, but this little animal is almost unknown. Thanks to extremely precise cameras, as close as possible to these microscopic animals, a teeming life is revealed before our eyes. According to the seasons, the film invites us to get into the intimacy of the springtails, to discover their morphology, their role and their usefulness in the ecosystems of the planet while rubbing shoulders with other organisms in the same environments.
Who directed Springtails: The hidden soldiers of Earth?
Springtails: The hidden soldiers of Earth was directed by Philippe Lebeaux.
How long is Springtails: The hidden soldiers of Earth?
Springtails: The hidden soldiers of Earth has a runtime of 44m (44 minutes).
What genre is Springtails: The hidden soldiers of Earth?
Springtails: The hidden soldiers of Earth is a Documentary film.
Where was Springtails: The hidden soldiers of Earth produced?
Springtails: The hidden soldiers of Earth was produced in France.