Planipapillus tectus
Planipapillus tectus is a species of velvet worm in the Peripatopsidae family.[1] This species is oviparous, has 15 pairs of legs, and lives under logs in dry forests.[2] It is found in Victoria, Australia.[3]
| Planipapillus tectus | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Onychophora |
| Family: | Peripatopsidae |
| Genus: | Planipapillus |
| Species: | P. tectus |
| Binomial name | |
| Planipapillus tectus Reid, 2000 | |
References
- Oliveira, I.; Hering, L. & Mayer, G. "Updated Onychophora checklist". Onychophora Website. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- Reid, Amanda (2000). "Eight New Planipapillus (Onychophora: Peripatopsidae) from Southeastern Australia". Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales. 122: 1–32 – via Biodiversity Heritage Library.
- "Australian Faunal Directory". Australian Government Department of the Environment. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
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