Cryptocelis lilianae
Cryptocelis lilianae is a species of flatworm belonging to the family Cryptocelidae.[1] It is found within Brazil.
| Cryptocelis lilianae | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Polycladida |
| Family: | Cryptocelidae |
| Genus: | Cryptocelis |
| Species: | C. lilianae |
| Binomial name | |
| Cryptocelis lilianae Marcus & Marcus, 1968 | |
Description
C. lilianae is described as colorless, and oval in shape. Adult specimens can reach around 7 mm in length. It has a marginal band of eyes that completely encircles the body.[2]
Etymology
The species is mentioned as being named for its collector, Liliana Forneris.[2]
References
- "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Cryptocelis lilianae Marcus & Marcus, 1968". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- du Bois-Reymond, Marcus E; Marcus, Ernst (1968). "Polycladida from Curaçao and faunistically related regions". Studies on the Fauna of Curaçao and other Caribbean Islands. 26 (1): 1–133.
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