Turbellarian taxonomic database

Prolecithophora Plagiostomidae Diagnosis


anteriorly directed pharynx plicatus or variabilis at front end;
mouth at or near front end;
germaria and vitellaria separated and paired;
body mostly spindle-shaped with rounded or truncated front end and little tail;
gonopore usually at base, seldom apical;
2 or 4 eyes, otherwise eyeless;

Notes from synonyms

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