Species of Paulodora with a prostate stylet type I ca 24 μm (Indian Ocean) to ca 30 μm (Australia) long, turning about 90° near its distal tip. Outer stylet forming two flaps, which are perpendicular to each other. One flap parallel to the proximal part of the stylet, starting about in the middle of this part and extending clearly beyond the curve; the other parallel to the short distal part of the stylet, extending behind the curve of the stylet. Bursal stalk very short, covered with a low, anucleated epithelium. With long-drawn, kidney- shaped ovaries. Seminal receptacles absent.[From Artois TJ, Tessens BS (2008): 14]
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