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Eurylepta
''Eurylepta'' is a genus of free-living marine flatworms ( polyclads) in the family Euryleptidae. Characteristics ''Eurylepta'' is a morphologically diverse group of flatworms in the class Turbellaria that live freely in marine environments, as opposed to parasitic flatworms of other classes (Monogenea, Trematoda, Cestoda). The genus was originally described as flat, with a discrete mouth and anus, eye clusters on the neck, two tentaculiform folds at the front, and a posterior ovary. ''Eurylepta'' are hermaphroditic, possessing an armed penis with a tubular stylet. Further characteristics include a forward-pointing pharynx, the mouth directly behind the brain, and a lack of digestive tract. Not much of their feeding habits has been recorded, however, '' Eurylepta leoparda'' is a well-known predator of ascidians. Taxonomy & Distribution Ehrenberg first described the genus ''Eurylepta'' along with two new species, ''E. praetexta'' and ''E. flavomarginata'', which have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Eurylepta Californica
''Eurylepta'' is a genus of free-living marine Flatworm, flatworms (Polycladida, polyclads) in the family Euryleptidae. Characteristics ''Eurylepta'' is a Morphology (biology), morphologically diverse group of flatworms in the class Turbellaria that live freely in marine environments, as opposed to parasitic flatworms of other classes (Monogenea, Trematoda, Cestoda). The genus was originally described as flat, with a discrete mouth and anus, eye clusters on the neck, two tentaculiform folds at the front, and a posterior ovary. ''Eurylepta'' are Hermaphrodite, hermaphroditic, possessing an armed penis with a tubular stylet. Further characteristics include a forward-pointing pharynx, the mouth directly behind the brain, and a lack of Gastrointestinal tract, digestive tract. Not much of their feeding habits has been recorded, however, ''Eurylepta leoparda'' is a well-known predator of Ascidiacea, ascidians. Taxonomy & Distribution Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg, Ehrenberg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |