Opistomum pallidum
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Rhabdocoela |
| Family: | Typhloplanidae |
| Genus: | Opistomum |
| Species: | O. pallidum
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| Opistomum pallidum (Schmidt, 1848)[1]
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Opistomum pallidum is a species of rhabdocoel flatworm in the family Typhloplanidae.[2]
Description
The animal is 2 to 4.5 mm long. It possesses no eyes. The pharynx is caudally oriented and situated near the posterior end of the body.[3]
Taxonomy
The species was described by Eduard Oscar Schmidt in 1848.[2]
Distribution and Habitat
It is known from Europe and Virginia (USA). It inhabits freshwater habitats, but is absent from streams and rivers.[2]
Ecology and behavior
The species is found in Autumn, Winter and Spring. It is known to feed on naidid oligochaetes. [3]
References
- ^ "ITIS Standard Report Page: Opistomum pallidum". www.itis.gov. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ^ a b c "Opistomum pallidum". Turbellarian taxonomic database. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Young, J. O. (2001). Keys to the freshwater microturbellarians of Britain and Ireland. Ambleside: Freshwater Biological Association.
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