Dendrocoelum

Dendrocoelum is a genus of freshwater triclad. Over one hundred species have been described. The genus Dendrocoelum is characterized by the presence of a well-developed musculo-glandular organ known as adenodactyl, which is also present in other genera of Dendrocoelidae. In Dendrocoelum, the adenodactyl is cone-shaped and have a distinct bulb, as well as a papilla, and its lumen receive the secretions of several glands. The following species belong to the genus Dendrocoelum: