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  | |
| 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]
References
- "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Zygantrella Beveridge, 2018". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
- Beveridge, Ian (2018). "Three new species of acotylean polyclads (Platyhelminthes) from Queensland, Australia, with the erection of a new genus". Memoirs of the Queensland Museum – Nature. 61: 143–153. doi:10.17082/j.2204-1478.61.2018.2017-12.