| Acanthozoon | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Polycladida |
| Suborder: | Cotylea |
| Family: | Pseudocerotidae |
| Genus: | Acanthozoon Collingwood, 1876 [1] |
Acanthozoon is a genus of polyclad flatworms belonging to the family Pseudocerotidae.
The genus Acanthozoon is physically characterized by a dorsal side with small raised papillae and ruffled edges. Their body is elongate oval. The species of this genus have a complex and very folded pharynx. They also have small pseudo-tentacles that prick up like ears. Because of their papillated upper surface, they are easily confused with species from the genus Thysanozoon , which are also endowed with dorsal papillae. However Acanthozoon possess only a single male copulative organ contrary to Thysanozoon. [2]
This genus live in warm tropical marine waters. They are benthic and carnivorous.
The following species are recognised in the genus Acanthozoon: [3]