Spotted Flatworm [Notoplana atomata]
Description
Known for its distinctive spotted appearance. This species is mainly found in the Mediterranean Sea. It is a nocturnal creature and during the day, it hides in crevices or under rocks. Its diet mainly consists of small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Turbellaria
Turbellaria
|
| Order |
Polycladida
Polycladida
|
| Family |
Pseudocerotids
Pseudocerotidae
|
| Genus |
Notoplana
Notoplana
|