Leaf Planarians [Leptoplana]

Leaf Planarians
Description

Leptoplana is a genus of flatworms in the family Leptoplanidae. These marine species are characterized by their flattened, leaf-like bodies which allow them to glide smoothly over submerged surfaces. They are predatory, feeding on small invertebrates which they capture using their extendable pharynx. Members of this genus are found in various marine environments, from shallow waters to deeper zones. They exhibit a variety of colors and patterns, often blending with their surroundings as a form of camouflage.

Species
Pseudoceros bifurcus
Pseudoceros bifurcus [Pseudoceros bifurcus]
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Blue Pseudoceros
Blue Pseudoceros [Pseudoceros sapphrinus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
Class Turbellaria
Turbellaria
Order Polycladida
Polycladida
Family Leptoplanids
Leptoplanidae
Statistics
  • Species 2