Planaria n. (pl. L. planariae, E. planarias) (Zool.) Any species of turbellarian worms belonging to Planaria, and many allied genera. The body is usually flat, thin, and smooth. Some species, in warm countries, are terrestrial.
... character of Ceylon shells Confusion regarding them in scientific works and collections List of Ceylon shells II. Radiata.—Star fish Sea slugs Parasitic worms Planaria III. Acalephae, abundant ... — Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and • James Emerson Tennent