Grinning Flatworm [Thysanozoon nigropapillosum]
Description
The grinning flatworm is a free-living polyclad found in the tropical Indo-Pacific region. It is known for its distinctive appearance with a dark brown or black body covered in yellow or gold spots. This flatworm can reach a length of up to 8 cm. Its broad, flat body and elongated, oval shape distinguish it. It is often found in coral reefs and under rocks at low tide.
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 |
Thysanozoon
Thysanozoon
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