Etymology

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The specific epithet is derived from a combination of the Latin adjectives plures (more, plural) and oculatus (with eyes), thus alluding to the multiple eyes present in this species

Sluys, R.; Mateos, E.; Riutort, M.; Álvarez-Presas, M. (2016). Towards a comprehensive, integrative analysis of the diversity of European microplaninid land flatworms (Platyhelminthes, Tricladida, Microplaninae), with the description of two peculiar new species. <em>Systematics and Biodiversity.</em> 14(1): 9-31. Available for editors