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Genus Ascidiophilla Newman, 2002

 

Introduction

Ascidiophilla was proposed for a new species of flatworm which was found in association with didemnid ascidians on the northern Great Barrier Reef (Newman 2002). Specimens of Ascidiophilla show drab colouration and a noctural habit. The association between these polyclads and their ascidian hosts is apparently commensal; Newman (2002) did not observe any direct predation on the ascidians by the worms nor any damage to the hosts. There is only 1 known species within Ascidiophilla and the distribution of this genus is confined to the northern Great Barrier Reef.

 

Distribution

States

Queensland


IBRA and IMCRA regions (map not available)

IMCRA

Northeast Shelf Province (40)

History of changes

Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published As part of group Action Date Action Type Compiler(s)
26-Jul-2012 "TURBELLARIA" 26-Jul-2012 MOVED Dr Kathryn Hall
21-May-2010 ADDED