Baicalellia daftpunka


Baicalellia daftpunka is a species of rhabdocoel flatworm. They were first found in Clover Point, a park in Victoria, British Columbia. The specific name comes from the electronic music duo Daft Punk, known for their signature helmets; their name reflects their helmet-shaped stylets.
They are small, around 0.5-0.8mm long, and transparent, with two small eyes. They have a barrel shaped pharynx ringed with around 26 tentacles, and eat a diet composed of small organisms, including diatoms.