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Which region of the land planarian helps it to creep over the substrate?
Which region of the land planarian helps it to creep over the substrate?
- Tail region
- Dorsal region
- Head region
- Ventral region (correct)
What is the etymology of the name 'Bipalium'?
What is the etymology of the name 'Bipalium'?
- It is a made-up word with no specific meaning
- It comes from the Greek word for 'hammerhead'
- It is derived from the name of a famous scientist
- It comes from Latin bi-, 'two' + pala, 'shovel' or 'spade' (correct)
Who initially defined the genus Bipalium?
Who initially defined the genus Bipalium?
- The text does not say
- A famous scientist
- Ludwig von Graff
- Stimpson (correct)
How many genera did Ludwig von Graff divide Bipalium into?
How many genera did Ludwig von Graff divide Bipalium into?
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Where are some species of Bipalium invasive?
Where are some species of Bipalium invasive?
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Which region of the land planarian is highly ciliated and helps it to move over the substrate?
Which region of the land planarian is highly ciliated and helps it to move over the substrate?
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What is the common name given to the genus Bipalium?
What is the common name given to the genus Bipalium?
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Where are several species of Bipalium considered invasive?
Where are several species of Bipalium considered invasive?
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What does the name Bipalium mean in Latin?
What does the name Bipalium mean in Latin?
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How did Ludwig von Graff divide the genus Bipalium?
How did Ludwig von Graff divide the genus Bipalium?
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