Turbellaria

A large group of flat worms (planaria) a few of which are parasites mainly infecting other invertebrates. They are generally not a major economic problem but do have some fascination for those interested in ecology, parasite biology and biological diversity. A few are named after ASP members.

 

Acholades asterias

Avagina vivipara

Bdellasimilis barwicki

Cleistogamia pyriformis

Ichthyophaga species

Temnocephala minor

 

Last updated 21st January 2007