Biology:Hylocelis

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Short description: Genus of flatworm

Hylocelis
Scientific classification e
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Platyhelminthes
Order: Polycladida
Family: Cryptocelidae
Genus: Hylocelis
Faubel, 1983

Hylocelis is a genus of flatworm belonging to the family Cryptocelidae.[1]

Description

Hylocelis is distinguished from other members of Cryptocelidae by the presence of tentacles, and tentacular and cerebral eye clusters. The male copulatory apparatus has a seminal vesicle and a penis stylet. The stylet is connected to the prostatic vesicle via a coiling ejaculatory duct. The female apparatus has a vagina bulbosa and a Lang's vesicle.[2]

Species

The following species are recognized in Hylocelis:[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q18582570 entry