Diversibipalium rauchi
Diversibipalium rauchi is a species of land planarian within the family Geoplanidae. The species is native to Singapore on its main island Pulau Ujong.[1][2] A number have also been found occurring in Florida, however it is unknown if there is an established population or is simply frequently introduced. The species is ornately patterned with broad black and white bands running throughout its body, ending in an red-orange lunate-shaped head.[3]
| Diversibipalium rauchi | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Tricladida |
| Family: | Geoplanidae |
| Genus: | Diversibipalium |
| Species: | D. rauchi |
| Binomial name | |
| Diversibipalium rauchi (Graff, 1898) | |
| Synonyms | |
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References
- "Diversibipalium rauchi (Graff, 1898)". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- "Diversibipalium rauchi (Graff 1898) - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- "Why is it that so many invasive species are icky? Bipalium Flat Worms". lucec.loyno.edu. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
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