Pasipha backesi
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Platyhelminthes
Order:	Tricladida
Family:	Geoplanidae
Genus:	Pasipha
Species:	P. backesi
Binomial name
Pasipha backesi Leal-Zanchet, Rossi & Seitenfus, 2012

Pasipha backesi is a species of land planarian belonging to the subfamily Geoplaninae.^[1] It is found within Brazil.

Description

Pasipha backesi has an elongate body with parallel margins, known to reach up to 33 mm in length. The dorsum is a brown color, with a yellowish median stripe bordered by paramedian stripes ranging from dark brown to black in color. Though not usually visible to the naked eye, the ground color of the dorsum is a pale brown visible on the margins and anterior tip of the dorsum. Two dark brown lateral stripes are also present on the dorsum. The ventral side of the body is a greyish, pale yellow with a dark grey anterior tip.^[2]

Etymology

The specific epithet of backesi was given in honor of Dr. Albano Backes, of Unisinos,^[3] in recognition of his contributions to knowledge of the ecology of the Araucaria moist forests.^[2]

Distribution

P. backesi is only known to be found in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, having been found in the municipality of São Francisco de Paula.^[2]

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