Pasipha hauseri explained

Pasipha hauseri is a species of land planarian belonging to the subfamily Geoplaninae.[1] It is found within Brazil.

Description

Pasipha hauseri has a flattened body that can reach to about 8 cm in length. The dorsum is greyish-brown, with a light median stripe. The greyish-brown pigment of the dorsum darkens as it borders the median stripe. The ventral side of the body is ivory. [2]

Etymology

The origin of the specific epithet is not specified, but it is likely given in honor of Josef Hauser, who collected the type specimens.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Pasipha hauseri (Froehlich, 1959) Ogren & Kawakatsu, 1990 . 2023-08-07 . www.marinespecies.org.
  2. Froehlich, C. G. (1959). On Geoplanids from Brazil. Boletim da Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras da Universidade de São Paulo, Série Zoologia, São Paulo, 22:201-242.