Stylochids [Stylochidae]

Description

Stylochidae encompasses a group of polyclad flatworms known for their streamlined bodies and the presence of a unique, stylus-like copulatory organ. They are found in a variety of marine habitats, from sandy bottoms to rocky reefs. Stylochids are carnivorous, preying on small invertebrates. They play a significant role in the marine ecosystem by controlling populations of smaller marine organisms. Their reproductive behaviors and structures are of particular interest to scientists studying the evolution of sexual reproduction in flatworms.

Genera

Long-bodied Stylochids [Antarctiocotyle]

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Tropical Stylochids [Imogine]

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Stylochoplana [Stylochoplana]

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Taxonomy