Dendrocoelopsis alaskensis explained

Dendrocoelopsis alaskensis is a species of freshwater triclad in the family Dendrocoelidae.^[1] It is found in the White Mountains in Alaska.

Etymology

Though not explicitly stated in the original publication, the specific epithet is clearly derived from its type-locality, being found in the streams of Alaska's White Mountains.

Description

Dendrocoelopsis alaskensis has two auricles on its front. The head slightly narrows behind those auricles; the body widens in the middle and the back is a blunt point. Its body is all white. It has two eyes.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Tyler, S., Artois, T.; Schilling, S.; Hooge, M.; Bush, L.F. (eds) (2006-2022). World List of turbellarian worms: Acoelomorpha, Catenulida, Rhabditophora. Dendrocoelopsis alaskensis Kenk, 1953. Accessed 2023-06-18.
2. Kenk, Roman. 1953. "The Fresh-water Triclads (Turbellaria) of Alaska." Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 103 (3322):163–186, plates 6-8, figures 21-25.