Pacific Stylochoplana [Stylochoplana pacifica]
Description
The Pacific Stylochoplana is a species of marine flatworm found in the Pacific Ocean. It is characterized by a flat, ribbon-like body and a vibrant color pattern. The worm is a benthic organism, meaning it primarily resides on the ocean floor. It feeds on small invertebrates and organic debris.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Turbellaria
Turbellaria
|
| Order |
Polycladida
Polycladida
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| Family |
Stylochids
Stylochidae
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| Genus |
Stylochoplana
Stylochoplana
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