Arthurdendyus testaceus
Arthurdendyus testaceus is a species of land planarian belonging to the tribe Caenoplanini. It is native to Australia and New Zealand.[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Tricladida |
| Family: | Geoplanidae |
| Genus: | Arthurdendyus |
| Species: | A. testaceus |
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| Arthurdendyus testaceus (Hutton, 1880) | |
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Description
The body of Arthurdendyus testaceus is long and tapers to a point at each end; it is around 7–8 cm in length. It lacks eyespots. The dorsal side is a red color, ranging from a dull brick-red to a bright cherry-red. The ventral side is yellow. [2]
References
- "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Arthurdendyus testaceus (Hutton, 1880)". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
- Hutton, Frederick (1879). "Additions to the List of New Zealand Worms". Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute. 12: 277 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
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