Biology:Opistomum pallidum
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Short description: Species of flatworm
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Rhabdocoela |
| Family: | Typhloplanidae |
| Genus: | Opistomum |
| Species: | O. pallidum
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| Binomial name | |
| Opistomum pallidum Schmidt, 1848[1]
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Opistomum pallidum is a species of rhabdocoel flatworm in the family Typhloplanidae.[2]
Description
The animal is 2 to 4.5 mm long. It possesses no eyes. The pharynx is caudally oriented and situated near the posterior end of the body.[3]
Taxonomy
The species was described by Eduard Oscar Schmidt in 1848.[2]
Distribution and habitat
It is known from Europe and Virginia (USA). It inhabits freshwater habitats, but is absent from streams and rivers.[2]
Ecology and behavior
The species is found in Autumn, Winter and Spring. It is known to feed on naidid oligochaetes. [3]
References
- ↑ "ITIS Standard Report Page: Opistomum pallidum". https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=54323#null.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Opistomum pallidum". http://turbellaria.umaine.edu/turbellaria/turb3.php?action=1&code=6293.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Young, J. O. (2001). Keys to the freshwater microturbellarians of Britain and Ireland. Ambleside: Freshwater Biological Association.
Wikidata ☰ Q3375802 entry
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