Hoploplana luracola Smith 1961

Hoploplana luracola Smith, 1961 Hoploplana luracola Smith, 1961: 69–70, pl. 16 figs 1–4 (type locality: Balboa Park, Panama, 9°0′ N, 79°30′ W). Distribution Balboa Park, Panama. Habitat Commensal (Nerita scabricosta). Remarks A distinctive feature of the genus Hoploplana is the absence of a seminal vesicle, with highly developed spermiducal bulbs and a short stylet attached directly to the prostatic vesicle (Laidlaw 1902). A thorough review the biological material of the species is recommended, as Smith (1961) gave a not very detailed description and in the illustrations of the male reproductive system, it is observed that the stylet is positioned dorsal to the prostatic vesicle, this prostatic vesicle is elongated, pointed and connected to the spermiducal bulbs through an ejaculatory duct (see Smith 1961: pl. 16 fig. 4).