Dalyellia viridis is a species of rhabdocoel flatworm in the family Dalyelliidae.[1]
The animal is usually colored intensively green due to zoochlorellae.[2] It is 2.5 to 4 mm long[3] with a rounded anterior and pointed posterior end. It possesses a pair of kidney-shaped eyes.[2] Mature animals carry many eggs in their body.[3]
It was described in 1791 by George Shaw as Hirudo viridis.[1]
It occurs in freshwater in stagnant waterbodies. It is most frequently found in temporary pools.[3]
The animal harbors symbiotic green algae (zoochlorellae) of the species Chlorella vulgaris in its body. It feeds on algae and animals, including microturbellarians.[3]
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) Dalyellia viridis is a species of rhabdocoel flatworm in the family Dalyelliidae.
