| Aprostatum clippertoni | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Polycladida |
| Family: | Euplanidae |
| Genus: | Aprostatum |
| Species: | A. clippertoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Aprostatum clippertoni (Hyman, 1939) | |
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Aprostatum clippertoni is a species of flatworm belonging to the family Euplanidae. It is found in the Northern Pacific Ocean.
Description
A. clippertoni has been observed to reach up to 17 mm in length, and about 7 mm wide. Its eyes are loosely arranged and cerebral. The penis papilla is small with a pocket, a sheath, and a short stylet. The vagina is long and muscular with an S-bend. A small Lang's vesicle is present, and the genital pores are separated.
Etymology
Though not explicitly stated in the original description, the specific epithet of clippertoni is almost certainly derived from Clipperton Island, where the type specimen was found.
Distribution
A. clippertoni is known to be found in the Pacific Ocean around Clipperton Island.
References
- "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Genus species Lastname, XXXX". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
- ^ Hyman, L. H. (1939). Polyclad worms collected on the presidential cruise of 1938. Smithsonian miscellaneous collections. 98 (17): 1–13
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| Aprostatum clippertoni | |
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