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Trocheta falkneri
· Erpobdellidae
External morphology
Up to 100 mm. Dorsally flatened body. Posterior sucker elongated, forms small lip. Dark brown or blackish coloration with faintly visible median stripe on dorsal side. Vebtral side slightly lighter. Gonopores separated by 4-5 anulli.
Habitat & range
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Region
- Europe
- Recorded from
- France
Biology
Endemic to spring “Sor Lurreau”.
Original description
A new species of Trocheta (Hirudinea: Erpobdellidae) from France (Pyrenees, Nive/Adour River basin). (1996). Lauterbornia, 26, 27-30
Sources used for this page
Picture:ISBN 9783827409270; Description: ISBN 9783827409270