Furthermore, juveniles with a long antennule and a mucro were classified as being of the species Bosmina coregoni. |
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Its separation from other species of the 'xylophilus' group is mainly based on female tail shape, spicules size and the mucro length. |
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However, populations of B. xylophilus were subsequently discovered in the USA which also carried a mucro on the tail. |
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In addition, the posterior plate of this chiton shows a distinct mucro. |
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