Turbellarian taxonomic database

Castrada (Castrada) paradisea Diagnosis


Species of Castrada without zoochlorellae, with a copulatory bursa with spined stalk, containing spermatophores, and an atrium copulatorium with a large blind sac armed with uniform small spines (4–5 ?m).
Ejaculatory duct a simple, sclerotized funnel. Large accessory bursa a simple protrusion of the common genital atrium.

[From Van Steenkiste N, Tessens B, Krznaric K, Artois T (2011): 12]


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