| Pasipha backesi | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Order: | Tricladida |
| Family: | Geoplanidae |
| Genus: | Pasipha |
| Species: | P. backesi |
| Binomial name | |
| Pasipha backesi Leal-Zanchet, Rossi & Seitenfus, 2012 | |
Pasipha backesi is a species of land planarian belonging to the subfamily Geoplaninae. [1] It is found within Brazil.
Pasipha backesi has an elongate body with parallel margins, known to reach up to 33 mm in length. The dorsum is a brown color, with a yellowish median stripe bordered by paramedian stripes ranging from dark brown to black in color. Though not usually visible to the naked eye, the ground color of the dorsum is a pale brown visible on the margins and anterior tip of the dorsum. Two dark brown lateral stripes are also present on the dorsum. The ventral side of the body is a greyish, pale yellow with a dark grey anterior tip. [2]
The specific epithet of backesi was given in honor of Dr. Albano Backes, of Unisinos, [3] in recognition of his contributions to knowledge of the ecology of the Araucaria moist forests. [2]
P. backesi is only known to be found in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, having been found in the municipality of São Francisco de Paula. [2]
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