ClassificationKingdom: MicrosyntheraPhylum: Plasticae Class: Occlupania Order: Toxodenta Family: Genus: Palpatophora Species: gracilis |
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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.