Note: Key from Dean et al 2004 |
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1. Case spiral, shaped like a snail shell, constructed of sand grains Note: It is extremely rare to find larvae out of their cases.
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-Case either not spiral or absent Note: Animals should not be removed from their cases unless the applicable body part cannot be viewed. Only then push the animal out from the base of the case. Trying to pull the animal out by the head or thorax may rip the animal in two.
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-Note: This key has been developed for the identification of adult specimens. Juvenile speciemens may not key successfully. All of the accompanying images are of juvenile forms.
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