Biology:Paraba tata

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Paraba tata
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Platyhelminthes
Order: Tricladida
Family: Geoplanidae
Genus: Paraba
Species:
P. tata
Binomial name
Paraba tata
Bolonhezi, Lago-Barcia & Carbayo, 2020

Paraba tata is a species of land planarian belonging to the subfamily Geoplaninae.[1] It is found within Brazil .

Description

Paraba tata has a body about 22 mm in length with parallel margins, a rounded anterior, and a pointed posterior. The dorsum is a dark orange-brown color, with orange body margins. Across the length of the dorsum, aside from the extremities, there is a narrow clear gray stripe. The ventral side of the body is an ivory color.[2]

Etymology

The specific epithet is derived from a Tupi language word meaning "fire"; this is in reference to the dorsum's orangeish color.[2]

Distribution

P. tata is currently only known from type specimens found in Intervales State Park, near the municipality of Ribeirão Grande, São Paulo, Brazil .[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q121221855 entry