Hymanella

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Hymanella
A simple, broad flatworm with a squared head and two small eyes
Hymanella reteunova
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Platyhelminthes
Order: Tricladida
Family: Planariidae
Genus: Hymanella
Castle, 1941
Species

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Hymanella is a genus of

triclad belonging to the family Planariidae.[1] Species have been found in North America
.

Etymology

The generic name was given in honor of Libbie Hyman, for her contributions to knowledge of American triclads. Hyman additionally had given the suggestion that a new genus be designated for the type species, Hymanella reteunova.[2]

Species

There are three species recognized in the genus:

References

  1. ^ Tyler, S., Artois, T.; Schilling, S.; Hooge, M.; Bush, L.F. (eds) (2006-2022). World List of turbellarian worms: Acoelomorpha, Catenulida, Rhabditophora. Hymanella Castle, 1941. Accessed 2023-06-24.