Species Spathula foeni Ball, 1977
- Spathula foeni Ball, I.R. 1977. A monograph of the genus Spathula (Platyhelminthes, Turbellaria, Tricladida). Australian Journal of Zoology Supplementary Series 47: 1-43 [22].Zoobank Registration Number:urn:lsid:zoobank.org:act:F2601730-3951-47A0-A1EA-8CFFF7F9B35E
Type data:
Holotype ROM ROM C138a sagittal sections on two slides (coll. DA Hay, 26.ix.1973), Victoria, roadside ditch near Buxton, Alexandra [37° 25' S, 145° 43' E].
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
Known only from type locality.
Australian Endemic.
IBRA
Australian Alps (AA), South Eastern Highlands (SEH)
Distribution References
Diagnosis
Dugesiidae, Spathula, with:
* testes extend only to copulatory apparatus
* penis small, weak
* ejaculatory duct opens ventrally
* bursa copulatrix large
* pigmented
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "TURBELLARIA" | 30-Jun-2016 | ADDED | Dr Kathryn Hall Dr Alberto Venchi |