Biology:Pasipha atla

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Pasipha atla
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Platyhelminthes
Order: Tricladida
Family: Geoplanidae
Genus: Pasipha
Species:
P. atla
Binomial name
Pasipha atla
Negrete & Brusa, 2016

Pasipha atla is a species of land planarian belonging to the subfamily Geoplaninae.[1] It is found within Argentina .

Description

Pasipha atla has an elongate body with parallel margins, reaching around 35–48 mm in length. The anterior tip is blunt while the posterior is pointed. The dorsum is a dark brown color, with a whitish median stripe in the cephalic and posterior regions. The ventral side of the body is a greyish color.[2]

Etymology

The specific epithet is derived from the initials of two park managers at the Urugua-í Provincial Park, Ariel Tombo and Laura Aréjola (A. T., L. A.), "in gratefulness of their valuable assistance during fieldwork".[2]

Distribution

P. atla is only known to be found in Misiones Province, Argentina , having been found in the San Antonio Strict Nature Reserve and in Urugua-í Provincial Park.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q105754748 entry