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Anandroplana muscularis

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Anandroplana muscularis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Platyhelminthes
Order: Polycladida
Family: Ilyplanidae
Genus: Anandroplana
Species:
A. muscularis
Binomial name
Anandroplana muscularis
Hyman, 1955

Anandroplana muscularis is a species of flatworm belonging to the family Ilyplanidae.[1] It is found within Puerto Rico.

Description

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A. muscularis is about 17 mm in length, with an oval, elongate body. The tips of the body are rounded, and the margins are slightly ruffled. The species has both cerebral and tentacular eye clusters. When preserved, it is known to appear dark brown.[2]

Distribution

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A. muscularis has been known to be found in Puerto Rico with the holotype being collected off Punta Puntilla, under a shell.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Anandroplana muscularis Hyman, 1955". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2023-09-24.
  2. ^ a b Hyman, Libbie H. 1955. "Some Polyclad Flatworms from the West Indies and Florida." Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 104 (3341):115–150, figures 81-89.