# Lenkunya

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***Lenkunya*** is a [genus](/source/Genus) of [land planarians](/source/Land_planarian) from [Australia](/source/Australia).

## Description

Species of the genus *Lenkunya* are characterized by having body that is broadly convex dorsally and flat ventrally. The creeping sole occupies 70–80% of the body width. The eyes form a single row around the anterior tip, are crowded antero-laterally and continue posteriorly in a staggered row. The parenchymal musculature is strong and includes a ring zone of circulo-oblique fibers. The [copulatory apparatus](/source/Reproductive_system_of_planarians) has a well-developed penis papilla and lacks adenodactyls or other accessory glands.[1]

## Etymology

The name *Lenkunya* comes from an [aboriginal](/source/Indigenous_Australians) word meaning beautiful.[1]

## Species

The genus *Lenkunya* includes the following species:

## References

1. Winsor, L. (1991). "A provisional classification of Australian terrestrial geoplanid flatworms (Tricladida: Terricola: Geoplanidae)". *Victorian Naturalist*. **108** (2): 42–49. [BHL](https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/123651#page/42/)

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