Marine flatworm [Stylochus ellipticus]
Description
Stylochus ellipticus is a species of marine flatworm in the family Stylochidae. These creatures are found in a variety of marine environments, from the intertidal zone to the deep sea. They are characterized by a long, flat body with a distinctly tapered head. The coloration ranges widely among individuals and can include shades of brown, green, and yellow. They are typically nocturnal, hiding during the day and emerging at night to hunt small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
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|---|---|
| Class |
Turbellaria
Turbellaria
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| Order |
Polycladida
Polycladida
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| Family |
Stylochids
Stylochidae
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| Genus |
Long-bodied Stylochids
Antarctiocotyle
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