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Schizorhynchidae Trapichorhynchus Diagnosis


Proboscis with pointed semicylindrical halves and two postrostral gland sacs. Male copulatory organ an unarmed
prostatic vesicle with asymmetrically opening ejaculatory duct. Ovary unpaired, testes and yolk glands paired
Internal vagina opening in a separate external apart of the common atrium. Cylindrical pharynx in the
anterior body half. Three girdles of adhesive discs. [from Karling 1983 (citation)]

[From Karling TG (1983)]


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