Typhloplanidae is a family of flatworms in the order Rhabdocoela.[1]
It is one of the most species-rich families of Rhabdocoela, comprising around 300 species. They inhabit freshwater, estuarine, marine and terrestrial habitats. They can be benthic or pelagic. Typhloplanidae are predatory. They can reach high densities in their habitats. Most representatives are 1 to 5 mm in length, but a few species, like Mesostoma ehrenbergii, can reach up to 1.5 cm.[2]
Subfamilies and genera (incomplete):[1]
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) Typhloplanidae is a family of flatworms in the order Rhabdocoela.
It is one of the most species-rich families of Rhabdocoela, comprising around 300 species. They inhabit freshwater, estuarine, marine and terrestrial habitats. They can be benthic or pelagic. Typhloplanidae are predatory. They can reach high densities in their habitats. Most representatives are 1 to 5 mm in length, but a few species, like Mesostoma ehrenbergii, can reach up to 1.5 cm.
Subfamilies and genera (incomplete):
Subfamily Ascophorinae Findenegg, 1924 Subfamily Mesophaenocorinae Norena, Brusa, Ponce de Leon & Damborenea, 2005 Subfamily Mesostominae Hyman, 1955 Genus Bothromesostoma Braun, 1885 Genus Mesostoma Ehrenberg, 1837 Subfamily Olisthanellinae Luther, 1904 Subfamily Opistominae Luther, 1963 Genus Opistomum Schmidt, 1848 Subfamily Phaenocorinae Wahl, 1910 Subfamily Protoplanellinae Reisinger, 1924 Subfamily Rhynchomesostominae Bresslau, 1933 Genus Rhynchomesostoma Luther, 1904 Subfamily Typhloplaninae Luther, 1904