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Incapora anamallensis
Species of flatworm From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Incapora anamallensis is a species of land planarian belonging to the subfamily Microplaninae.[1] It is found in Tamil Nadu, India.
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Etymology
The specific epithet, anamallensis, while not explicitly stated, is presumed to derived from one of the species' type localities, Anaimalai Hills.[2]
Description
I. anamallensis is about 40 mm long and 4 mm wide. The backside can range from an earthy yellow to a yellow-brown in color, with a dark midline. The underside is a pale color.[2]
Distribution
Type specimens of the species were all found within the Western Ghats in the state of Tamil Nadu in India; of two original specimens, one was found in the taluk of Valparai, in Anaimalai Hills, while the other was found at the peak of Vandaravu in the Palani Hills.[2]
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