Turbellarian taxonomic database

Cheliplanidae Cheliplanilla Diagnosis


Proboscis side pieces crutch-shaped cuticular rods (with proximal crosspiece). Proboscis hooks with two pairs
of inside denticles. Pharynx oviform with rather short unarmed cavity. One testis. One of the paired seminal
vesicles blind (without efferent duct). Male copulatory organ with stylet or spiny cirrus. One ovary; paired
or unpaired yolk glands. [from Karling 1983 (citation)]

[From Karling TG (1983)]


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