Biology:Crassandros
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Short description: Genus of flatworm
| Crassandros | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Polycladida |
| Family: | Ilyplanidae |
| Genus: | Crassandros |
| Species: | C. dominicanus
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| Binomial name | |
| Crassandros dominicanus Hyman, 1955
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Crassandros is a genus of flatworm belonging to the family Ilyplanidae. It is monotypic, containing the sole species Crassandros dominicanus.[1] It is found on Dominica.
Description
Species of Crassandros are oval in shape and lack tentacles, with both cerebral and tentacular eye clusters. The ejaculatory duct is heavily muscled.[2]
C. dominicanus is around 11 mm in length, with a broad, oval shape. The color in life is unknown, but it is known to be brown when preserved.[2]
Distribution
C. dominicanus is known to be found on the island of Dominica, with the holotype being found in rock pools in the village of Marigot.[2]
References
- ↑ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Crassandros Hyman, 1955". https://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=479747.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Hyman, Libbie H. (1955). "Some Polyclad Flatworms from the West Indies and Florida". Proceedings of the United States National Museum 104 (3341): 115–150 [132]. doi:10.5479/si.00963801.104-3341.115.
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