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Curini-Galletti M, Cannon LRG (1997) A polypharyngeal marine flatworm (Platyhelminthes Proseriata, Archimonocelididae) from eastern Australia. Zool J Linnean Soc 121: 485-494 |
Abstract / Notes
Archimonocelis medusa sp. nov. is described from eastern Australia. The species is characterized by numerous (15-25) pharynges, as well as by details of sclerotized organs and karyotype. It is the first polypharyngeal marine flatworm known, and the first record of polypharyngy outside the Tricladida. Polypharyngy is interpreted as a disruption of the processes of pharyngeal induction and inhibition during development. Its possible adaptiveness is discussed.
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