Biology:Anandroplana portoricensis

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Short description: Species of flatworm

Anandroplana portoricensis
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Platyhelminthes
Order: Polycladida
Family: Ilyplanidae
Genus: Anandroplana
Species:
A. portoricensis
Binomial name
Anandroplana portoricensis
Hyman, 1955

Anandroplana portoricensis is a species of flatworm belonging to the family Ilyplanidae.[1] It is found within Puerto Rico.

Description

A. portoricensis is a large flatworm that can reach 32 mm in length, with an oval, elongate body. The front tip of the body is rounded, while the back is bluntly pointed. It is known to be colored a mottled grayish-brown.[2]

Distribution

A. portoricensis has been known to be found in Puerto Rico with the holotype being collected on Rincón beach, under flat rocks.[2]

References

  1. "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Anandroplana portoricensis Hyman, 1955". https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=483390. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 Hyman, Libbie H. 1955. "Some Polyclad Flatworms from the West Indies and Florida." Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 104 (3341):115–150, figures 81-89.

Wikidata ☰ Q18588347 entry