Dalyelliidae
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| Dalyelliidae | |
|---|---|
| Dalyelliid flatworm | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Rhabdocoela |
| Parvorder: | Limnotyphloplanida |
| Family: | Dalyelliidae |
Dalyelliidae is a family of flatworms belonging to the order Rhabdocoela.[1] The family Dalyelliidae represents the most diverse group within the Dalyellioida.[2] Although a number of species also inhabit marine and brackish waters, the majority are free-living in freshwater environments.[2] Notably, the only known taxon to exhibit symbiotic habits in a broad sense is the Varsoviella.[2]