Opistomum pallidum is a species of rhabdocoel flatworm in the family Typhloplanidae.[2]
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
Order: | Rhabdocoela |
Family: | Typhloplanidae |
Genus: | Opistomum |
Species: | O. pallidum
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Binomial name | |
Opistomum pallidum Schmidt, 1848[1]
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Description
editThe animal is 2 to 4.5 mm long. It possesses no eyes. The pharynx is caudally oriented and situated near the posterior end of the body.[3]
Taxonomy
editThe species was described by Eduard Oscar Schmidt in 1848.[2]
Distribution and habitat
editIt is known from Europe and Virginia (USA). It inhabits freshwater habitats, but is absent from streams and rivers.[2]
Ecology and behavior
editThe species is found in Autumn, Winter and Spring. It is known to feed on naidid oligochaetes.[3]
References
edit- ^ "ITIS Standard Report Page: Opistomum pallidum". www.itis.gov. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ a b c "Opistomum pallidum". Turbellarian taxonomic database. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
- ^ a b Young, J. O. (2001). Keys to the freshwater microturbellarians of Britain and Ireland. Ambleside: Freshwater Biological Association.