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| Distinguishing Characteristics |
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- Keratella
cochlearis forms:
- K.c. cochlearis : Posterior polygons are open.
- K.c.
faluta : Posterior
spine stout and wide at base.
- K.c.
hispida : Lorica
covered with spinelets, indistinct polygonal facets.
- K.c. robusta : Posterior polygons
are closed.
- K.c. tecta: Posterior spine absent. (could also be considered K. tecta)
- For biometric information on lorica length vs. body width for three Keratella species and three K. cochlearis forms, click on graph below.
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