Chimaeriplana
Genus of flatworm
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Chimaeriplana is a genus of polyclad flatworm belonging to the family Candimboididae, in the order Acotylea. The genus is monotypic, containing the sole species Chimaeriplana japonica.[1]
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| Chimaeriplana | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Polycladida |
| Suborder: | Acotylea |
| Family: | Candimboididae |
| Genus: | Chimaeriplana Oya & Hagiya, 2023 |
| Species: | C. japonica |
| Binomial name | |
| Chimaeriplana japonica Oya & Hagiya, 2023 | |
Description
Chimaeriplana is characterized by the presence of numerous prostatoid organs in the male copulatory apparatus and a penis stylet with a split tip, as well as the lack of a Lang's vesicle in the female copulatory apparatus. The eyespots are arranged into two elongate clusters in the brain region, as typical of the family.[1]
Distribution
Currently C. japonica is only known from its type locality, Sagami Bay, in Japan.[1]