AuthorReynoldson, T.B. & Young, J.O.
Year2000
TitleA key to the Freshwater Triclads of Britain and Ireland with notes on their ecology
ISBN0 900386 63 X
SeriesScientific Publications
TypeBook/Report
How CompleteAll the British species known at the time
SourceScientific Publications, No. 58, 3rd edition edition, 72pp, Freshwater Biological Association
IllustrationsColour paintings of all but one species, line drawings accompany keys and text
Review (by Malcolm Storey)Dichotomous keys to fresh (preferred) and preserved adults, descriptions of cocoons, and background reading on these familiar organisms.
Examine with x8 or x10 hand lens
Specimen PreparationLive (preferred) or preserved specimens. Squash preps sometimes needed (Dugesia, Polycelis).
Identification difficultyGenerally straigtforward, but squash preps more tricky.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentPLANARIIDAEa family of flatwormsAnimalia: Tricladida
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