Notocomplana australis [Notocomplana australis]
Description
Notocomplana australis is a marine flatworm that is found in the Southern Hemisphere, hence its name. It is a benthic species that lives on the seabed and feeds on small invertebrates. It is characterized by its flattened body and its ability to blend in with the sandy seabed. It is a poorly studied species, with very little known about its behavior or ecology.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Turbellaria
Turbellaria
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| Order |
Polycladida
Polycladida
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| Family |
Cotylean polyclads
Cotylea
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| Genus |
Notocomplana
Notocomplana
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