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Spurr SJ (1983) A new species of the genus Paromalostomum (Turbellaria: Macrostomida) from New England. Trans Am Microsc Soc 102:333-348. |
Abstract / Notes
P. coronum sp. nov. from a high-energy beach at Reid State Park, Georgetown, Maine and from Manomet, Massachusetts is described. Distinguishing features are the accentuated coronal shape of the cuticular apparatus of the bursa, a distinctive penis-glandular stylet complex with an approximate 1:1 size ratio between the distal portion of the penis stylet and the glandular stylet and a penis stylet which has an end-hook and 2 asymmetric thickenings at both ends of its distal portion. P. coronum, always abundant during this study, is a voracious predator feeding on a variety of prey. Eggs are deposited throughout the year and the juveniles emerge after 12-35 days.
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