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Papillose flatworm
Thysanozoon brocchii (Risso, 1818) Grube 1840
AnimalsWormsFlatworms (Plathelminthes and Aceles)
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanNorth-East AtlanticChannel & North
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / SnorkellingForeshore / Shoreline
Other common names
- PlanarieGerman (Germany)
- PlattwurmGerman (Germany)
- Gusano planoEuropean Spanish
- Ver plat à papillesFrench (France)
- Planaire à papilles (mais ce n'est pas une planaireFrench (France)
- Voir "Origine du nom français").French (France)
- Verme piattoItalian (Italy)
- PlatwormDutch (Netherlands)
Other invalid scientific names
- Thysanozoon brocchi
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Sources
- PERRIER Philippe, ANDRÉ Frédéric, PEAN Michel in : DORIS, 08/03/2020 : Thysanozoon brocchii (Risso, 1818), https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/367
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Thysanozoon brocchii (Risso, 1818) Grube 1840, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/1075
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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