Rickons
Rickons are a genus of small, arthropod-like organisms classified within the order Mesomycetina. First described in 1893 by Czech zoologist Antonín Ríčko, the group originally comprised two species discovered in temperate forest floor leaf litter. Subsequent molecular studies have refined the taxonomy, establishing a third species known for its bioluminescent dorsal plates.
The typical size of a rickon ranges from 4 to 7 millimetres in length, with a segmented
These organisms exhibit periodic clustering behavior during peak humidity, forming small, loose aggregations that aid in
Recent field surveys in Europe have reported sporadic sightings outside their southeastern forest range, suggesting possible
Research on rickons contributed to the broader understanding of mesomycete evolutionary relationships, supporting the hypothesis that