| Anandroplana muscularis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Polycladida |
| Family: | Ilyplanidae |
| Genus: | Anandroplana |
| Species: | A. muscularis |
| Binomial name | |
| Anandroplana muscularis Hyman, 1955 | |
Anandroplana muscularis is a species of flatworm belonging to the family Ilyplanidae. [1] It is found within Puerto Rico.
A. muscularis is about 17 mm in length, with an oval, elongate body. The tips of the body are rounded, and the margins are slightly ruffled. The species has both cerebral and tentacular eye clusters. When preserved, it is known to appear dark brown. [2]
A. muscularis has been known to be found in Puerto Rico with the holotype being collected off Punta Puntilla, under a shell. [2]
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Anolis cristatellus is a small species of anole, belonging to the Dactyloidae family of reptiles. The species is native to Puerto Rico and the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, with introduced populations in locations around the Caribbean. The males of A. cristatellus are easily recognizable by the fin running down the top of the tail, which is known as a "caudal crest". The females also have this crest, but it is smaller than that of the males. The species is often quite common in many areas on Puerto Rico, where it can be seen during the day passing the time on the lower parts of tree trunks, or on fences and the walls of buildings in urban areas, sometimes venturing down onto the ground in order to lay eggs, have a snack, or do other cursorial activities. Like many anoles, this species displays the characteristic behaviour of doing push-ups as well as inflating a pizza-like flap of coloured skin on its throat, known as a dewlap, in order to show others how dominant it is, and thus attract mates or intimidate rivals.
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Anandroplana is a genus of flatworms belonging to the family Ilyplanidae.
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