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spanko
Active Member
Polyclad flatworm.
Maybe????????
Genus Phrikoceros
Species sp.
Family Pseudocerotidae
Order Polycladida
Location Compass Cay, Exumas, Bahamas
Date November 22, 2002
PHOTO © Copyright Anne DuPont, Delray Beach, Fl, USA
ID by Leslie Newman
Comments When snorkeling and looking at Sargasso weed this tiny little flatworm was curled tightly around the floating algae (photo at left).
Maybe????????
Genus Phrikoceros
Species sp.
Family Pseudocerotidae
Order Polycladida
Location Compass Cay, Exumas, Bahamas
Date November 22, 2002
PHOTO © Copyright Anne DuPont, Delray Beach, Fl, USA
ID by Leslie Newman
Comments When snorkeling and looking at Sargasso weed this tiny little flatworm was curled tightly around the floating algae (photo at left).
meowzer
Moderator
Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/2995907
There are many types of polyclads. I am fairly certain you have one there. Let's see what others say.
BUT is it bad? It sure is neat looking though.
http:///forum/post/2995907
There are many types of polyclads. I am fairly certain you have one there. Let's see what others say.
BUT is it bad? It sure is neat looking though.
vontill
Member
Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/2995915
BUT is it bad? It sure is neat looking though.
X2
http:///forum/post/2995915
BUT is it bad? It sure is neat looking though.
X2
spanko
Active Member
Dr. Ron Shimek says;
"Polyclad Flatworms
Polyclad flatworm are larger animals than those pictured above, and have a branched gut that is often visible inside the animal. The name "polyclad" means "many branches and refers to the many visible branches off of the central part of the gut. These worms may exceed several inches in length, although those seen in aquaria are not generally over a couple of inches long. Polyclads are generally thought to be predatory, often on small worms, crustaceans, but also occasionally in aquaria, snails and clams. "
"Polyclad Flatworms
Polyclad flatworm are larger animals than those pictured above, and have a branched gut that is often visible inside the animal. The name "polyclad" means "many branches and refers to the many visible branches off of the central part of the gut. These worms may exceed several inches in length, although those seen in aquaria are not generally over a couple of inches long. Polyclads are generally thought to be predatory, often on small worms, crustaceans, but also occasionally in aquaria, snails and clams. "