Turbellarian taxonomic database
Mesostominae Mesostomum Notes
The names 'Mesostomum' and 'Mesostoma' were used interchangeably in the 19th and early 20th century. The correct form is 'Mesostoma' and so all species in these names are listed under it. Since 'Mesostomum' then has no valid species, its use is suppressed.
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