Broadleaf Planarian [Planocera multitentaculata]
Description
This species is found in the Atlantic Ocean, primarily around the Bermuda region. They are characterized by their broad, leaf-like bodies and multiple tentacles. In terms of behavior, they are predominantly nocturnal, and they feed on smaller marine invertebrates. They can be easily identified by their bright green color, which is a result of the algae they consume.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Turbellaria
Turbellaria
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| Order |
Polycladida
Polycladida
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| Family |
Planocerids
Planoceridae
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| Genus |
Planocera
Planocera
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