{"product_id":"100-purple-lilac-podura-springtails-ceratophysella-sp-on-clay-culture","title":"Purple \"Lilac\" Springtails (Ceratophysella Sp.) on Clay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePurple \u003cem data-end=\"107\" data-start=\"91\"\u003eCeratophysella\u003c\/em\u003e are temperate, surface-active springtails known for their hardiness, steady reproduction, and distinctive darker pigmentation. When well-fed, they develop an adorably rounded, pudgy appearance and remain actively visible along the culture surface. Their deeper coloration gives them a more subtle, natural look compared to brighter morphs, making them an appealing option for keepers who prefer a less conspicuous cleanup crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eClimate: Temperate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eActivity: Surface-active\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eVisibility: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eReproduction: Medium-Fast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eCultured on our signature clay medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eReady to use or expand into additional cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eBasic care instructions included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"381\" data-start=\"138\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Note on Purple \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"201\" data-start=\"185\"\u003eCeratophysella\u003c\/em\u003e Cultures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"381\" data-start=\"138\"\u003ePurple \u003cem data-end=\"201\" data-start=\"185\"\u003eCeratophysella\u003c\/em\u003e cultures may naturally produce a small percentage of yellow individuals. Buyers should expect approximately\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e1–10% yellow springtails to appear within these cultures over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"638\" data-start=\"383\"\u003eThis is a normal genetic occurrence and not a sign of contamination or mixed cultures. Similar to how a black cat can produce orange kittens depending on the genes it carries, these springtails may express different color traits even within a stable line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"762\" data-start=\"640\"\u003eIf the yellow individuals are not periodically removed, their numbers may gradually increase within the culture over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Macrocosm","offers":[{"title":"200+","offer_id":51403837899072,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500+","offer_id":51513271583040,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000+","offer_id":51421446701376,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/9422\/2656\/files\/798CC8B0-962B-4842-B4F6-9E5D26CE99A3_1_201_a.jpg?v=1770334977","url":"https:\/\/themacrocosm.com\/products\/100-purple-lilac-podura-springtails-ceratophysella-sp-on-clay-culture","provider":"The Macrocosm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}