Zygantrella

Zygantrella is a genus of flatworm belonging to the family Ilyplanidae. It is monotypic, containing the sole species Zygantrella queenslandensis[1] It is found within Australia.

Zygantrella
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Platyhelminthes
Order: Polycladida
Family: Ilyplanidae
Genus: Zygantrella
Species:
Z. queenslandensis
Binomial name
Zygantrella queenslandensis
Beveridge, 2018

Description

Members of Zygantrella have an oval-shaped body, with cerebral tentacles, and eyes in both cerebral and tentacular clusters. The pharynx is folded and plicate. The ejaculatory duct is convoluted. The penis is armed with a stylet, and the seminal vesicle is muscular.[2]

Zygantrella queenslandensis is able to reach 26 mm in length. The body is a pale cream color, but the pharynx is brown.[2]

Distribution

Zygantrella queenslandensis is known to be found in Australia, within the state of Queensland. It has been observed off the coast of the city of Bowen, in Moreton Bay off the coast of Wellington Point, and in Rowes Bay.[2]

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