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Artioposthia diemenensis

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Artioposthia diemenensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Platyhelminthes
Order: Tricladida
Family: Geoplanidae
Genus: Artioposthia
Species:
A. diemenensis
Binomial name
Artioposthia diemenensis
(Dendy, 1894)
Synonyms

Geoplana diemenensis Dendy, 1894

Artioposthia diemenensis, also known as Van Diemen's flatworm, is a species of land planarian in the tribe Caenoplanini. It has been found in southern Australia, including Tasmania.[1]

Description

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Artioposthia diemenensis is generally flat and broad, sloping inwards at its ends. When crawling, it can reach up to 70 mm in length and 6 mm in width. The backside is a sepia brown color with some darker stripes running down; the entire backside is covered in whitish speckles. The underside is a whitish color.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Artioposthia diemenensis (Dendy, 1894)". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2023-07-15.
  2. ^ Dendy, A. (1894). Notes on some new or little-known Land Planarians from Tasmania and South Australia. Proc. R. S. Victoria, page 179. Retrieved 2023-07-14.