Genus Provescus Blakemore, 2000
Type species:
Provescus crottyi Blakemore, 2000 by original designation.
Distribution
States
Tasmania
IBRA
Tas: Tasmanian West (TWE)
Diagnosis
Setae perichaetine (twelve per segment). Dorsal pores present. Female pores paired on 14. Male pores from tubular prostates paired on 18. Oesophageal gizzards doubled in 5 and 6; calciferous glands, typhlosole, intestinal caeca and intestinal gizzards absent. Nephridia avesiculate holoic, not tufted anteriorly. Spermathecae five pairs with single, clavate diverticula. Penial setae present.
Diagnosis References
Blakemore, R.J. 2000. Tasmanian earthworms. Published electronically. 575 pp. [235]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-Oct-2023 | OLIGOCHAETA | 07-Feb-2013 | MODIFIED | Dr Robin Wilson |
| 15-Jul-2010 | MODIFIED |