Turbellarian taxonomic database

Castrada (Castrada) purgatorialis Diagnosis


Species of Castrada with zoochlorellae, a spined copulatory bursa, an atrium copulatorium with a large blind sac armed with small spines (3–4 ?m) and two fields of large slender spines (± 12 and 20 ?m respectively). Ejaculatory duct a simple, sclerotized funnel. Large accessory bursa with two vesicles filled with glandular secretion.

[From Van Steenkiste N, Tessens B, Krznaric K, Artois T (2011): 11]


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