Turbellarian taxonomic database

Record # 10410
Author
Title
Journal
Kenk R (1952)
Fresh-water triclads (Turbellaria) of the Rocky Mountain National Park region, Colorado.
Journ Wash Acad Sc 42:193-198

Abstract / Notes

Polycelis coronata is widely distr. in mountain streams and lakes. The external features and the anatomy of
the reproductive system are descr. The sp. reproduces both sexually (by cocoons) and asexually (by fission).
The genus Polycelis entered the N. America probably from Asia, via the Alaskan land bridge.

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