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Obama maculatentis
Species of flatworm From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Obama maculatentis is a species of land planarian belonging to the subfamily Geoplaninae.[1] It is found within Argentina.
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Description
Obama maculatentis has an elongate body with parallel margins that can reach up to 50 mm in length; the front tip of the body is rounded, while the back is pointed. The dorsum is a black-olive color that pales at the cephalic region. Along the dorsum are two irregular rows of black spots; these spots are generally not very visible to the naked eye, usually only able to be seen in flash photography or following artificial preservation of a specimen. The ventral side of the body is light grey.[2]
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Etymology
The specific epithet is derived from the Latin words macula and latentis, literally meaning "hidden spots"; this is in reference to the species' dorsal spots that are not usually visible at first glance.[2]
Distribution
Obama maculatentis is only known from the type locality, in the Punta Lara natural reserve in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.[2]
References
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