Toxodenta:

Palpatophora gracilis

 

Classification

Kingdom: Microsynthera
Phylum: Plasticae
Class: Occlupania
Order: Toxodenta
Family:
Genus: Palpatophora
Species: gracilis

Distinguishing Characteristics:


Dentitial Processes: two inwardly curved processes on sides of oral groove.
External Processes: four palps on lateral sides.


Size:
Colors: white, blue, red, orange.
Markings: none.
Other:

Host Organisms: unknown. all specimens found on ground.
Life and Habits: P. gracilis appears to be a rare variant of P. utiliformis, or perhaps a juvenile. It is very thin and brittle, so care should be advised when collecting. It has to date only been found on the ground.
Specimens: 6.