Information Sources

The information presented on the Soil Minions website is based on public, educational, and scientific resources from recognized third-party sources.
These references are provided to offer general context on springtails, soil biodiversity, and related organisms.

Institutional and Scientific Sources

These resources originate from government bodies, scientific institutions, or universities and present factual information or findings derived from research.

Government of Canada – Environment and Climate Change Canada
Study on the survival of springtails exposed to contaminants
https://www.canada.ca/fr/environnement-changement-climatique/services/recherche-faune-science-paysage/publications-methodes-essai-biologique/survie-collemboles/chapitre-1.html

Government of Québec – Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks (MFFP)
Dead wood and springtail habitat
https://mffp.gouv.qc.ca/nos-publications/bois-mort-habitat-collemboles/

Montréal Biodôme – Space for Life
Educational factsheet on springtails
https://espacepourlavie.ca/insectes-arthropodes/collemboles

Ganjdundwara College – Department of Zoology
Scientific publication (PDF)
https://www.researchtrend.net/bfij/bf22/16%20DEEPMALA.pdf

ResearchGate – Exotic Earthworms in Québec: Current Status
DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.29645.33761
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319549741_Les_vers_de_terre_exotiques_au_Quebec_etat_de_la_situation

University of Alberta – Invasive Earthworms in Canada
https://worms.biology.ualberta.ca/

Ontario – Invasive Earthworms
https://www.invadingspecies.com/invaders/forest/invasive-earthworms/

Educational and General-Audience Resources

The following resources provide accessible, general-interest information intended for the public.

Wikipedia (French) – Collembola
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collembola

Wikipedia (English) – Springtail
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springtail

Ouest-France – The role of springtails in biodiversity
https://www.ouest-france.fr/environnement/biodiversite/biodiversite-le-role-majeur-des-petits-collemboles-0a5c17e8-0fdd-11ec-9e15-f265afca688f

Informational Third-Party Articles and Content

The resources below reflect viewpoints, interpretations, or educational content produced by independent third parties.

Highland Moss – Springtails and bio-active environments
https://highlandmoss.com/springtails-the-ultimate-cleaning-crew-of-your-bio-active-terrariums-and-vivariums/

HelpMeCompost – Are springtails in soil good or bad?
https://helpmecompost.com/soil/springtails-in-soil-good-or-bad/

Reports Herald – Springtails and ecosystems
https://reportsherald.com/springtails-benefit-garden-and-ecosystem/

Défi écologique – Educational article on springtails
https://blog.defi-ecologique.com/collemboles-tellement-utiles/

Manifesto for Living Soil
https://www.vinibee.com/manifeste-pour-un-sol-vivant/

Important Notice

The studies, articles, and links listed on this page are provided for informational and educational purposes only.
They are produced by independent third parties and are not affiliated with Soil Minions.

Soil Minions does not endorse, validate, or guarantee the conclusions, interpretations, or claims contained in these sources.
The inclusion of these references does not constitute a recommendation for use, a promise of results, or regulatory validation.