Convoluta [Convoluta]

Description

Convoluta is a genus of marine acoel flatworms. Members of this genus are known for their simple body plan lacking a digestive tract. They are typically found in shallow marine waters, often in association with algal mats or under stones. Convoluta species are small, usually less than 5 mm in length, and are characterized by their flattened bodies, which facilitate gas exchange directly through their skin. They reproduce both sexually and asexually, and some species are known for their symbiotic relationships with algae, which live within their tissues.

Species

Green flatworm [Convoluta roscoffensis]

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Convoluta pulchra [Convoluta pulchra]

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Convoluta naikaiensis [Convoluta naikaiensis]

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Taxonomy