Species Imogine matatasi Newman, Cannon & Govan, 1993
Generic Combinations
- Stylochus (Imogene) matatasi (Newman, Cannon & Govan, 1993).
Introduction
This species was originally designated within Stylochus (Imogene) Girard, 1853; not known from Australia, however, it is an important pest species from the Solomon Islands. These flatworms prey on pearl oysters (Pinctada maculata (Gould)) and giant clams (Tridacna gigas (Linnaeus, 1758)) and this species has important consequences for aquaculture operations in Australasian waters.
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
Solomon Islands.
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-Aug-2015 | "TURBELLARIA" | 12-Aug-2015 | MODIFIED | Dr Kathryn Hall |
| "TURBELLARIA" | 02-Aug-2012 | ADDED | Dr Kathryn Hall |