Meioglossus Explained

Meioglossus psammophilus is a species of acorn worm in the family Harrimaniidae, the only known species of the genus Meigolossus.[1] It inhabits the Western Caribbean and Bermuda. The name of the species derives from two Greek words; psammon and philos which in translation means friend of the sands in reference to adult stage of species' lifestyle. The length of the species is . It is able to reproduce asexually through paratomy.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Konikoff, Charlotte. 2012. Meioglossus psammophilus Worsaae, Sterrer, Kaul-Strehlow, Hay-Schmidt & Giribet, 2012. 710133. February 14, 2015.
  2. Worsaae K, Sterrer W, Kaul-Strehlow S, Hay-Schmidt A, Giribet G . An Anatomical Description of a Miniaturized Acorn Worm (Hemichordata, Enteropneusta) with Asexual Reproduction by Paratomy. 10.1371/journal.pone.0048529. PLOS ONE. 2012. 23144898. 3492459. 7. 11. e48529. 2012PLoSO...748529W. free.

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