Anandroplana muscularis explained

Anandroplana muscularis is a species of flatworm belonging to the family Ilyplanidae.^[1] It is found within Puerto Rico.

Description

A. muscularis is about 17 mm in length, with an oval, elongate body. The tips of the body are rounded, and the margins are slightly ruffled. The species has both cerebral and tentacular eye clusters. When preserved, it is known to appear dark brown.^[2]

Distribution

A. muscularis has been known to be found in Puerto Rico with the holotype being collected off Punta Puntilla, under a shell.

Notes and References

1. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Anandroplana muscularis Hyman, 1955 . 2023-09-24 . www.marinespecies.org.
2. Hyman, Libbie H. 1955. "Some Polyclad Flatworms from the West Indies and Florida." Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 104 (3341):115–150, figures 81-89.