toxodenta
Palpatophora utiliformis |
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| Classification | |
| Kingdom: Microsynthera Phylum: Plasticae Class: Occlupania Order: Toxodenta Family: Genus: Palpatophora Species: utiliformis |
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| Identification: two dential processes, and four palps on outer edge | |
| Colors: beige, blue, red, purple, green, and others. | |
| Markings: often marked, "$1.19/27" being the most common. | |
| Habitat: Grocery aisles | |
| Host Organism: Numerous- Often found on bread products, ranging from Orowheat to Trader Joe's Whole Wheat Pita Bread. | |
History and Importance |
| P. utiliformis is certainly the most common of all occlupanids, and is also the most colorful- specimens can be found with colors throughout most of the spectrum. Its shape is the one laypersons most often associate with "bread ties". |
| Discovered By: Dr. Daniel |