Phagocata bursaperforata Darlington, 1959
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Platyhelminthes |
| Class | Turbellaria |
| Order | Tricladida |
| Family | Planariidae |
| Genus | Phagocata |
| Species | Phagocata bursaperforata Darlington, 1959 |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Stygophile
- Realm
- Aquatic
Distribution
Range
Known from one county in Alabama.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
Alabama
Counties
- Alabama
- Marshall
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
References
- Carpenter, J.H. 1970. Systematics and ecology of cave planarians of the United States. University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA. 213 pp.
How to cite this account
Phagocata bursaperforata Darlington, 1959. Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-1900. https://cavebiology.org/species/phagocata-bursaperforata/ (accessed 7 September 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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