Anandroplana portoricensis
Anandroplana portoricensis is a species of flatworm belonging to the family Ilyplanidae.[1] It is found within Puerto Rico.
| Anandroplana portoricensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Polycladida |
| Family: | Ilyplanidae |
| Genus: | Anandroplana |
| Species: | A. portoricensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Anandroplana portoricensis Hyman, 1955 | |
Description
A. portoricensis is a large flatworm that can reach 32 mm in length, with an oval, elongate body. The front tip of the body is rounded, while the back is bluntly pointed. It is known to be colored a mottled grayish-brown.[2]
Distribution
A. portoricensis has been known to be found in Puerto Rico with the holotype being collected on Rincón beach, under flat rocks.[2]
References
- "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Anandroplana portoricensis Hyman, 1955". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- Hyman, Libbie H. 1955. "Some Polyclad Flatworms from the West Indies and Florida." Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 104 (3341):115–150, figures 81-89.
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