Turbellarian taxonomic database

Paulodora watsoni Diagnosis


Species of Paulodora with a heavily-built prostate stylet type I ca 138 μm long, immediately
making a 270° turn, near to the distal tip again turning 90°. Outer stylet proximally forming an inconspicuous
fold, continuing as a gutter to the distal tip of the stylet. Bursal stalk very short. Ovaries long-drawn, kidneyshaped.
Seminal receptacles absent.

[From Artois TJ, Tessens BS (2008): 17]


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