Pseudoceros [Pseudoceros]

Pseudoceros
Description

The genus Pseudoceros comprises flatworms that are known for their striking coloration and patterns, which serve as a warning to predators about their toxicity. These polyclad flatworms are benthic, living on or near the sea floor in coral reef ecosystems. They are carnivorous, preying on small invertebrates, and are capable of complex movements to capture prey or escape predators.

Species
Imperial Flatworm
Imperial Flatworm [Pseudoceros imperatus]
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Monarch Flatworm
Monarch Flatworm [Pseudoceros monarchus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
Class Turbellaria
Turbellaria
Order Polycladida
Polycladida
Family Pseudocerotids
Pseudocerotidae
Statistics
  • Species 2