Arthurdendyus testaceus explained

Arthurdendyus testaceus is a species of land planarian belonging to the tribe Caenoplanini. It is native to Australia and New Zealand.^[1]

Description

The body of Arthurdendyus testaceus is long and tapers to a point at each end; it is around 7–8 cm in length. It lacks eyespots. The dorsal side is a red color, ranging from a dull brick-red to a bright cherry-red. The ventral side is yellow.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Arthurdendyus testaceus (Hutton, 1880) . 2023-07-14 . www.marinespecies.org.
2. Hutton . Frederick . Frederick Hutton (scientist) . 1879 . Additions to the List of New Zealand Worms . Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute . 12 . 277 . Biodiversity Heritage Library.