COLOR PATTERN VARIATION IN THE TROPICAL FLATWORM, PSEUDOCEROS (PLATYHELMINTHES, POLYCLADIDA), WITH DESCRIPTIONS OF 3 NEW SPECIES

Authors
NEWMAN LJ CANNON LRG
Citation
Lj. Newman et Lrg. Cannon, COLOR PATTERN VARIATION IN THE TROPICAL FLATWORM, PSEUDOCEROS (PLATYHELMINTHES, POLYCLADIDA), WITH DESCRIPTIONS OF 3 NEW SPECIES, The Raffles bulletin of zoology, 43(2), 1995, pp. 435-446
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Zoology
Journal title
The Raffles bulletin of zoology → ACNP
ISSN journal
02172445
Volume
43
Issue
2
Year of publication
1995
Pages
435 - 446
Database
ISI
SICI code
0217-2445(1995)43:2<435:CPVITT>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
The majority of Pseudoceros can be distinguished by their distinct col our patterns (Newman & Cannon, 1994a). However, three new species all show a remarkable similarity in colour to P. bimarginatus Meixner, 190 7, and dose examination revealed distinct, though subtle, differences between these species. We describe the importance of accurate document ation of colour patterns in Pseudocerotidae and discuss the biological significance of colour patterns in polyclads.