A morphology-based identification key to the Cognettia species of the world (Clitellata: Enchytraeidae)
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https://doi.org/10.25674/so91103Keywords:
Annelida, ChamaedrilusAbstract
Morphological characters for identification of Cognettia species are presented both as a dichotomous key and in table form. Focus is on non-sexual characters, as many species reproduce mainly asexually, and sexually mature individuals can be rare.
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