Biology:Chimaeriplana
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Chimaeriplana is a genus of polyclad fatworm belonging to the family Candimboididae, in the order Acotylea. The genus is monotypic, containing the sole species Chimaeriplana japonica.[1]
Description
Chimaeriplana is characterized by the presence of numerous prostatoid organs in the male copulatory apparatus and a penis stylet with a split tip, as well as the lack of a Lang's vesicle in the female copulatory apparatus. The eyespots are arranged into two elongate clusters in the brain region, as typical of the family.[1]
Distribution
Currently C. japonica is only known from its type locality, Sagami Bay, in Japan.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Oya, Yuki; Hagiya, Morio (2023). "Description of a New Genus of Candimboididae (Polycladida: Acotylea) from the Coast of Sagami Bay". Species Diversity 28 (2): 255–262. doi:10.12782/specdiv.28.255.
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