Brazilian Cayman Polystomoides [Polystomoides brasiliensis]
Description
This species is a parasitic flatworm found in the urinary bladder of the Broad-snouted caiman, Caiman latirostris. It is endemic to Brazil. Like other species in its genus, it has a distinct body plan with suckers and a complex reproductive system.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Monogenea
Monogenea
|
| Order |
Polyopisthocotylea
Polyopisthocotylea
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| Family |
Polystomatidae
Polystomatidae
|
| Genus |
Polystomoides
Polystomoides
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