Biology:Baicalellia daftpunka

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Short description: Species of flatworm

Baicalellia daftpunka
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Platyhelminthes
Order: Rhabdocoela
Family: Provorticidae
Genus: Baicalellia
Species:
B. daftpunka
Binomial name
Baicalellia daftpunka
Stephenson et al., 2018

Baicalellia daftpunka is a species of rhabdocoel flatworm. Its type locality is Clover Point, in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The specific name comes from the electronic music duo Daft Punk, known for their signature helmets; their name reflects their helmet-shaped stylets.[1]

See also

  • List of organisms named after famous people (born 1950–present)

References

  1. Stephenson, India; Van Steenkiste, Niels W. L.; Leander, Brian S. (2018). "Molecular phylogeny of neodalyellid flatworms (Rhabdocoela), including three new species from British Columbia". Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research 57: 41–56. doi:10.1111/jzs.12243. 

Further reading

  • Stephenson, India (2017). Species discovery, evolution and kleptoplasty in marine meiofaunal flatworms (MSc). University of British Columbia. doi:10.14288/1.0362876. hdl:2429/64265.

Wikidata ☰ Q56278728 entry