| 1a |
Elytra completely
hidden by flexible notosetae
that form a feltlike covering over the dorsal surface; protective notosetae
(stiff) without barbs near the tips |
2 |
| 1b |
Elytra not hidden
by flexible notosetae;
protective notosetae with barbs near the tips |
Laetmonice pellucida |
| 2a |
Palps 8 to 11 times
the length of the prostomium;
tips of neurosetae
hairy |
Aphrodita longipalpa |
| 2b |
Palps 4 to 7 times
the length of the prostomium;
tips of neurosetae
hairy in some species, not in others |
3 |
| 3a |
Body with about 27 segments; vantralmost neurosetae
with a little spur close to the tip; length not exceeding 2.5 cm |
Aphrodita parva |
| 3b |
Body with 38 to 43 segments; none of the neurosetae
with a spur, although some of the more nearly ventral ones on the more
posterior segments have several small teeth; length up to 22 cm |
4 |
| 4a |
Distal portion of protective notosetae
with minute tubercles; median antenna club-shaped, considerably shorter
than the prostomium |
Aphrodita neglecta |
| 4b |
Distal portion of protective notosetae
smooth; median antenna as long as, or longer than the prostomium |
5 |
| 5a |
Ventralmost neurosetae
coppery or gold; neurosetae
sometimes with hairs or short spines |
Aphrodita japonica |
| 5b |
Ventralmost neurosetae bright green; neurosetae
without hairs or short spines
(Doubtfully distinct from A. japonica) |
Aphrodite refulgida |