Biology:Artioposthia diemenensis

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Short description: Species of planarian

Artioposthia diemenensis
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Platyhelminthes
Order: Tricladida
Family: Geoplanidae
Genus: Artioposthia
Species:
A. diemenensis
Binomial name
Artioposthia diemenensis
(Dendy, 1894)
Synonyms

Geoplana diemenensis Dendy, 1894

Artioposthia diemenensis, also known as Van Diemen's flatworm, is a species of land planarian in the tribe Caenoplanini. It has been found in southern Australia , including Tasmania.[1]

Description

Artioposthia diemenensis is generally flat and broad, sloping inwards at its ends. When crawling, it can reach up to 70 mm in length and 6 mm in width. The backside is a sepia brown color with some darker stripes running down; the entire backside is covered in whitish speckles. The underside is a whitish color.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2788554 entry