Aprostatum clippertoni
Aprostatum clippertoni is a species of flatworm belonging to the family Euplanidae.[1] It is found in the Northern Pacific Ocean.
| Aprostatum clippertoni | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Polycladida |
| Family: | Euplanidae |
| Genus: | Aprostatum |
| Species: | A. clippertoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Aprostatum clippertoni (Hyman, 1939) | |
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Description
A. clippertoni has been observed to reach up to 17 mm in length, and about 7 mm wide. Its eyes are loosely arranged and cerebral. The penis papilla is small with a pocket, a sheath, and a short stylet. The vagina is long and muscular with an S-bend. A small Lang's vesicle is present, and the genital pores are separated.[2]
Etymology
Though not explicitly stated in the original description, the specific epithet of clippertoni is almost certainly derived from Clipperton Island, where the type specimen was found.[2]
Distribution
A. clippertoni is known to be found in the Pacific Ocean around Clipperton Island.[2]
References
- "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Genus species Lastname, XXXX". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
- Hyman, L. H. (1939). Polyclad worms collected on the presidential cruise of 1938. Smithsonian miscellaneous collections. 98 (17): 1–13
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