Hylocelis


Hylocelis is a genus of flatworm belonging to the family Cryptocelidae.

Description

Hylocelis is distinguished from other members of Cryptocelidae by the presence of tentacles, and tentacular and cerebral eye clusters. The male copulatory apparatus has a seminal vesicle and a penis stylet. The stylet is connected to the prostatic vesicle via a coiling ejaculatory duct. The female apparatus has a vagina bulbosa and a Lang's vesicle.

Species

The following species are recognized in Hylocelis: