http://www.collembola.org/key/procanus.htm - Last updated on 2024.10.31 by Frans Janssens
Checklist of the Collembola: Key to the species of Proctostephanus

This key is still under construction. Note that missing figures will be provided as soon as possible. Currently, the key is in the feasibility study phase to find out how to integrate in the checklist in a modular way a key that has been generated with DELTA.

Rationale

The rationale for taxa used and not used as well as subtaxonomic classification for some taxa is to be provided.

Key

Note that no distinction between subtaxa and taxa is made in the key. 

1(0). Dens with 2-4 dorsal setae and with 1 or 2 ventroapical setae;
        furca less desarrollada; mucro not clearly separated from
        dens; mucrodens shorter then 2 times the inner edge of the
        unguis...................................................... 2
      Dens with at least 6 dorsal setae and with 3 or 4 ventroapical
        setae; furca desarrollada; mucro clearly separated from dens;
        mucrodens longer then 3 times the inner edge of the unguis.. 5
 
2(1). Integumentary granulation coarse, with primary and secondary
        granules............................................. stuckeni
      Integumentary granulation fine, with only primary granules.... 3
 
3(2). Anal crown with an irregular set of 9-10 teeth and 6-10 central
        teeth......................................... sanctiaugustini
      Anal crown without central teeth.............................. 4
 
4(3). Anal crown with a single set of 7-12 teeth in the form of an
        estrella................................................. cidi
      Anal crown with two regular sets of 6-13 teeth cada una.........
         ................................................ provincialis
 
5(1). Dens with 6 dorsal setae and 4 ventroapical setae; anal crown
        with two sets of teeth.................................. dalii
      Dens with 7-12 dorsal setae and 3 ventroapical setae; anal crown
        with a single set of teeth........................ madeirensis

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