The fauna of collembola in soil layers of natural ecosystems of Kashkadarya region (Republic of Uzbekistan)

The paper presents data concerning the species composition, biological traits, and faunal indicators of Collembola discovered in the soil fauna of Shahrisabz and Yakkabogh districts within the Kashkadarya region (Republic of Uzbekistan). The study involved the analysis of soil layers at depths of 0-10 cm, 10-20 cm, and 20-30 cm in both districts. The results were used to determine the species composition of the fauna, calculate faunal diversity indices, and elucidate the factors driving changes in diversity. Xenylla maritima, Agrenia bidenticulata, and Heteromurus nitidus were identified as dominant species