Hymanella
Genus of flatworms
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Hymanella is a genus of triclad belonging to the family Planariidae.[1] Species have been found in North America.
| Hymanella | |
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| Hymanella retenuova | |
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Tricladida |
| Family: | Planariidae |
| Genus: | Hymanella Castle, 1941 |
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Etymology
The generic name was given in honor of Libbie Hyman, for her contributions to knowledge of American triclads. Hyman additionally had given the suggestion that a new genus be designated for the type species, Hymanella reteunova.[2]
