Pasipha variistriata
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| Pasipha variistriata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Tricladida |
| Family: | Geoplanidae |
| Genus: | Pasipha |
| Species: | P. variistriata |
| Binomial name | |
| Pasipha variistriata Amaral & Leal-Zanchet, 2018 | |
Pasipha variistriata is a species of land planarian belonging to the subfamily Geoplaninae.[1] It is found within Brazil.
Pasipha variistriata has an elongated body with parallel margins; it has a rounded anterior tip and a pointed posterior tip. It can reach up to 85 mm in length. The dorsum can range from dark brown to light brown in color. In the anterior third and posterior tip of the body, a pale yellow median stripe can be seen. In some cases, this stripe is bordered by dark pigment, and some members of the species may have two black lateral stripes. The ventral side of the body is gray with dark margins.[2]
