Biology:Cryptocelis lilianae

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Short description: Species of flatworm

Cryptocelis lilianae
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Platyhelminthes
Order: Polycladida
Family: Cryptocelidae
Genus: Cryptocelis
Species:
C. lilianae
Binomial name
Cryptocelis lilianae
Marcus & Marcus, 1968

Cryptocelis lilianae is a species of flatworm belonging to the family Cryptocelidae.[1] It is found within Brazil .

Description

C. lilianae is described as colorless, and oval in shape. Adult specimens can reach around 7 mm in length. It has a marginal band of eyes that completely encircles the body.[2]

Etymology

The species is mentioned as being named for its collector, Liliana Forneris.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q2287919 entry