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Microplana robusta

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Microplana robusta
A small, light brown flatworm on what appears to be either soil or bark.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Platyhelminthes
Order: Tricladida
Family: Geoplanidae
Genus: Microplana
Species:
M. robusta
Binomial name
Microplana robusta
Vila-Farré & Sluys, 2011

Microplana robusta is a species of land planarian belonging to the subfamily Microplaninae.[1] It is found in Spain.

Etymology

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The specific epithet is derived from the Latin robustus, meaning "strong, firm", alluding to the large body size.[2]

Description

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M. robusta is distinguished from other members of the genus Microplana via its muscular penis bulb, with circular and longitudinal muscle fibers, short penis papilla, short genito-intestinal duct, and a lack of a copulatory bursa.

M. robusta can reach up to 50 mm long and is around 2–3 mm wide. The body is cylindrical, bluntly pointed on both ends. The backside is an orange color; the color darkens slightly as it goes from front to back.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Microplana robusta Vila-Farré & Sluys, 2011". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  2. ^ a b Vila-Farré, M.; Sluys, R.; Mateos, E.; Jones, H. D.; Romero, R. (2011). Land planarians (Platyhelminthes: Tricladida: Geoplanidae) from the Iberian Peninsula: new records and description of two new species, with a discussion on ecology. Journal of Natural History, 45(15-16): 876-880