Baicalellia daftpunka
Species of flatworm
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Baicalellia daftpunka is a species of rhabdocoel flatworm. They were first found in Clover Point, a park in Victoria, British Columbia. The specific name comes from the electronic music duo Daft Punk, known for their signature helmets; their name reflects their helmet-shaped stylets.[1]
| Baicalellia daftpunka | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Rhabdocoela |
| Family: | Provorticidae |
| Genus: | Baicalellia |
| Species: | B. daftpunka |
| Binomial name | |
| Baicalellia daftpunka Stephenson et al., 2018 | |
They are small, around 0.5-0.8mm long, and transparent, with two small eyes. They have a barrel shaped pharynx ringed with around 26 tentacles, and eat a diet composed of small organisms, including diatoms. [1]
