Dendrocoelopsis alaskensis

Dendrocoelopsis alaskensis is a species of freshwater triclad in the family Dendrocoelidae.[1] It is found in the White Mountains in Alaska.

Dendrocoelopsis alaskensis
A colorless, simple flatworm drawing with no detail except for two small eyes.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Platyhelminthes
Order: Tricladida
Family: Dendrocoelidae
Genus: Dendrocoelopsis
Species:
D. alaskensis
Binomial name
Dendrocoelopsis alaskensis
Kenk, 1953

Etymology

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Though not explicitly stated in the original publication, the specific epithet is clearly derived from its type-locality, being found in the streams of Alaska's White Mountains.[2]

Description

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Dendrocoelopsis alaskensis has two auricles on its front. The head slightly narrows behind those auricles; the body widens in the middle and the back is a blunt point. Its body is all white. It has two eyes.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Tyler, S., Artois, T.; Schilling, S.; Hooge, M.; Bush, L.F. (eds) (2006-2022). World List of turbellarian worms: Acoelomorpha, Catenulida, Rhabditophora. Dendrocoelopsis alaskensis Kenk, 1953. Accessed 2023-06-18.
  2. ^ a b Kenk, Roman. 1953. "The Fresh-water Triclads (Turbellaria) of Alaska." Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 103 (3322):163–186, plates 6-8, figures 21-25. doi:10.5479/si.00963801.103-3322.163