| Pasipha hauseri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Tricladida |
| Family: | Geoplanidae |
| Genus: | Pasipha |
| Species: | P. hauseri |
| Binomial name | |
| Pasipha hauseri (Froehlich, 1959) Ogren & Kawakatsu, 1990 | |
| Synonyms | |
|
Geoplana hauseri Froehlich, 1959 | |
Pasipha hauseri is a species of land planarian belonging to the subfamily Geoplaninae.[1] It is found within Brazil.
Description
Pasipha hauseri has a flattened body that can reach to about 8 cm in length. The dorsum is greyish-brown, with a light median stripe. The greyish-brown pigment of the dorsum darkens as it borders the median stripe. The ventral side of the body is ivory. [2]
Etymology
The origin of the specific epithet is not specified, but it is likely given in honor of Josef Hauser, who collected the type specimens.[2]
References
- ↑ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Pasipha hauseri (Froehlich, 1959) Ogren & Kawakatsu, 1990". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2023-08-07.
- 1 2 Froehlich, C. G. (1959). On Geoplanids from Brazil. Boletim da Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras da Universidade de São Paulo, Série Zoologia, São Paulo, 22:201-242.
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