Aprostatum Explained

Aprostatum is a genus of flatworms belonging to the family Euplanidae.[1]

Description

Members of Aprostatum have an elongated or oval body. Some species have well-developed marginal eyes. The penis has a sclerotised stylet. Lang's vesicle, a seminal bursa in flatworms, is also present.[2]

Taxonomy

The following species are currently recognized in Aprostatum:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Aprostatum Bock, 1913 . 2023-08-30 . www.marinespecies.org.
  2. Book: Bulnes, Veronica . Marine Benthic Fauna of Chilean Patagonia: Illustrated Identification Guide . Nature in Focus . 2009 . 9789563322446 . Machado . Ben . Polycladida - Marine Flatworms . PDF.

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