Baseodiscus mexicanus
Topic: Biology
From Handwiki - Reading time: 1 minShort description: Species of ribbon worm
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Nemertea |
| Class: | Anopla |
| Order: | Heteronemertea |
| Family: | Valenciniidae |
| Genus: | Baseodiscus |
| Species: | B. mexicanus
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| Baseodiscus mexicanus (Bürger, 1893)
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Baseodiscus mexicanum | |
Baseodiscus mexicanus is a species of proboscis worm in the family Valenciniidae.[1]
Description
This species commonly grows 1 to 2 metres long and 5 to 7 mm wide. It does not contract significantly when physically contacted or killed. When it does actually contract strongly, it has a flattened appearance, being widest immediately behind the back of the head. The part of the body containing the intestines is flat and broad. The posterior is very thin.[2]
Distribution
Baseodiscus mexicanus is found in abundance on the Pacific east coast in the waters of Panama and Mexico, as well as in the Galapagos Islands. It has been found nowhere else.[3]
References
- ↑ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Baseodiscus mexicanus (Bürger, 1893)". http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=156000.
- ↑ "Baseodiscus mexicanus | Nemertea". http://nemertea.lifedesks.org/pages/839.
- ↑ "Baseodiscus mexicanus | Nemertea". http://nemertea.lifedesks.org/pages/839.
Wikidata ☰ Q2851445 entry
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