Pasipha ferrariaphila
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| Pasipha ferrariaphila | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Tricladida |
| Family: | Geoplanidae |
| Genus: | Pasipha |
| Species: | P. ferrariaphila |
| Binomial name | |
| Pasipha ferrariaphila Leal-Zanchet & Marques, 2018 | |
Pasipha ferrariaphila is a species of land planarian belonging to the subfamily Geoplaninae.[1] It is found within Brazil.
Pasipha ferrariaphila has an elongate body with parallel margins, a rounded front tip, and a pointed back tip, around 22 mm in length. The dorsum is a homogeneous dark brown color, which is pigment covering a light brown base, visible under a microscope as a thin median stripe. The ventral side of the body is pale yellow.[2]
Additionally, in regards to internal anatomy, certain features in combination distinguish it from other members of the genus. The pharynx is collar-form in shape. The prostatic vesicle has two portions separated by a canal. The ejaculatory duct is long and spacious. The male and female atria are separated by a constriction, and the female atrium is spacious and long.[2]
