Dalyellia viridis is a species of rhabdocoel flatworm in the family Dalyelliidae.[1]
The animal is usually colored intensively green due to zoochlorellae.[2] It is 2.5 to 4 mm long[3] with a rounded anterior and pointed posterior end. It possesses a pair of kidney-shaped eyes.[2] Mature animals carry many eggs in their body.[3]
It was described in 1791 by George Shaw as Hirudo viridis.[1]
It occurs in freshwater in stagnant waterbodies. It is most frequently found in temporary pools.[3]
The animal harbors symbiotic green algae (zoochlorellae) of the species Chlorella vulgaris in its body. It feeds on algae and animals, including microturbellarians.[3]
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) Dalyellia viridis is a species of rhabdocoel flatworm in the family Dalyelliidae.
Dalyellia viridis is een platworm (Platyhelminthes). De worm is tweeslachtig. De soort leeft in of nabij zoet water.
Het geslacht Dalyellia, waarin de platworm wordt geplaatst, wordt tot de familie Dalyelliidae gerekend. De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort werd voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1791 door Shaw.
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