Toxodenta:

Palpatophora utiliformis

 

Classification

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

Distinguishing Characteristics:


Dentitial Processes: two inwardly curved processes on sides of oral groove.
External Processes: four palps on lateral sides.
Size:
Colors: beige, blue, red, purple, green, and others.
Markings: often marked, "$1.19/27" being the most common.
Other:

Host Organisms: Numerous- Often found on bread products, ranging from Orowheat to Trader Joe's Whole Wheat Pita Bread.
Life and Habits: 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".
Specimens: Over 50. Various donations from the Bruner Foundation, Sisyphus Inc., and the Shyte Group.