Acanthozoon
''Acanthozoon'' is a genus of polyclad flatworms belonging to the family Pseudocerotidae. Description The genus ''Acanthozoon'' is physically characterized by a dorsal side with small raised papillae and ruffled edges. Their body is elongate oval. The species of this genus have a complex and very folded pharynx. They also have small pseudo-tentacles that prick up like ears. Because of their papillated upper surface, they are easily confused with species from the genus ''Thysanozoon'', which are also endowed with dorsal papillae. However Acanthozoon possess only a single male copulative organ contrary to Thysanozoon. Biology This genus live in warm tropical marine waters. They are benthic and carnivorous. Species list The following species are recognised in the genus ''Acanthozoon'': *''Acanthozoon albopapillosum'' Hyman, 1959 *''Acanthozoon albopunctatum'' Prudhoe, 1977 *''Acanthozoon alderi'' (Collingwood, 1876) *''Acanthozoon allmani'' (Collingwood, 1876) *''Acanthozoon ar ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Acanthozoon Papilionis
''Acanthozoon'' is a genus of polyclad flatworms belonging to the family Pseudocerotidae. Description The genus ''Acanthozoon'' is physically characterized by a dorsal side with small raised papillae and ruffled edges. Their body is elongate oval. The species of this genus have a complex and very folded pharynx. They also have small pseudo- tentacles that prick up like ears. Because of their papillated upper surface, they are easily confused with species from the genus ''Thysanozoon'', which are also endowed with dorsal papillae. However Acanthozoon possess only a single male copulative organ contrary to Thysanozoon. Biology This genus live in warm tropical marine waters. They are benthic and carnivorous. Species list The following species are recognised in the genus ''Acanthozoon'': *'' Acanthozoon albopapillosum'' Hyman, 1959 *'' Acanthozoon albopunctatum'' Prudhoe, 1977 *'' Acanthozoon alderi'' ( Collingwood, 1876) *''Acanthozoon allmani'' ( Collingwood, 1876) *'' ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Acanthozoon Ovale
''Acanthozoon'' is a genus of polyclad flatworms belonging to the family Pseudocerotidae. Description The genus ''Acanthozoon'' is physically characterized by a dorsal side with small raised papillae and ruffled edges. Their body is elongate oval. The species of this genus have a complex and very folded pharynx. They also have small pseudo-tentacles that prick up like ears. Because of their papillated upper surface, they are easily confused with species from the genus ''Thysanozoon'', which are also endowed with dorsal papillae. However Acanthozoon possess only a single male copulative organ contrary to Thysanozoon. Biology This genus live in warm tropical marine waters. They are benthic and carnivorous. Species list The following species are recognised in the genus ''Acanthozoon'': *'' Acanthozoon albopapillosum'' Hyman, 1959 *'' Acanthozoon albopunctatum'' Prudhoe, 1977 *'' Acanthozoon alderi'' ( Collingwood, 1876) *'' Acanthozoon allmani'' ( Collingwood, 1876) *'' Acanth ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Acanthozoon Auropunctatum
''Acanthozoon'' is a genus of polyclad flatworms belonging to the family Pseudocerotidae. Description The genus ''Acanthozoon'' is physically characterized by a dorsal side with small raised papillae and ruffled edges. Their body is elongate oval. The species of this genus have a complex and very folded pharynx. They also have small pseudo- tentacles that prick up like ears. Because of their papillated upper surface, they are easily confused with species from the genus ''Thysanozoon'', which are also endowed with dorsal papillae. However Acanthozoon possess only a single male copulative organ contrary to Thysanozoon. Biology This genus live in warm tropical marine waters. They are benthic and carnivorous. Species list The following species are recognised in the genus ''Acanthozoon'': *'' Acanthozoon albopapillosum'' Hyman, 1959 *'' Acanthozoon albopunctatum'' Prudhoe, 1977 *''Acanthozoon alderi'' ( Collingwood, 1876) *''Acanthozoon allmani'' ( Collingwood, 1876) *''A ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |