Prorastriopes coalingaensis
Snider, 1978
Prorastriopes coalingaensis is a of globular springtail in the Bourletiellidae, described by Snider in 1978. It belongs to the order Symphypleona, characterized by a rounded, globular body form. The species is known from western North America, with records from California and adjacent regions. Like other Bourletiellidae, it inhabits soil and leaf litter environments.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Prorastriopes coalingaensis: /proʊˌræstriˈoʊpiːz koʊˌælɪŋˈɡaɪˈɛnsɪs/
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Distribution
Pacific North America; southern North America. Specifically recorded from California (type locality Coalinga) and surrounding regions.
Similar Taxa
- ProrastriopesOther in this share the globular body form of Symphypleona and require examination of chaetotaxy, color pattern, and genital structure for definitive identification.