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Ax P, Ax R, Ehlers U (1979) First record of a free-living dalyellioid turbellarian from the Pacific: Balgetia pacifica nov. spec. Helgolander wiss. Meeresunters. 32:259-364. |
Abstract / Notes
B. pacifica sp. nov. from coarse sand beaches along the west coast of San Juan Island (Washington [USA]) is described and its taxonomy discussed. The species is characterized by its large bursal apparatus with a strengthened copulatory bursa. B. pacifica is the 1st free-living species of the Turbellaria Dalyellioida recorded from the Pacific Ocean. [B. semicirculifera and B. hyalina are also examined.].
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