Anommatus duodecimstriatus
(Müller, 1821)
Anommatus duodecimstriatus is a small in the Teredidae (formerly placed in Bothrideridae), distributed across the Palearctic region with confirmed records from the Azores. The species has been used as a comparative in identification keys for congeneric species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anommatus duodecimstriatus: /əˈnɒmətəs djuˌɒdɪˌkɪmˈstraɪətəs/
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Identification
Distinguished from related Anommatus reitteri and A. diecki by specific morphological characters; an identification table exists for separating these three species.
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Distribution
Palearctic region; confirmed records from Azorean islands including Graciosa, Pico, São Miguel, Santa Maria, and Terceira.
Similar Taxa
- Anommatus reitteriSimilar requiring identification table for separation; distinguished by specific characters noted in comparative keys.
- Anommatus dieckiSimilar requiring identification table for separation; distinguished by specific characters noted in comparative keys.
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Family placement
placement varies between sources: Teredidae (Wikipedia, iNaturalist, GBIF) versus Bothrideridae (NCBI ). This reflects ongoing taxonomic revision in this group.
Data limitations
Primary literature on this is sparse; most available information derives from comparative mentions in studies focused on congeneric species.