Turbellarian taxonomic database

Paulodora drepanophora Diagnosis


Species of Paulodora with a prostate stylet type I ca 53 μm long, sickle-shaped. Proximal part
short, straight to slightly curved, with a twisted outer stylet. Inner stylet only present in the proximal part, distal
blade-like part thus only a projection (?). Bursal stalk very short. With long-drawn, kidney-shaped ovaries.
Seminal receptacles absent (?).

[From Artois TJ, Tessens BS (2008): 14]


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