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Flatworms (Platyhelminthes)

Flatworms (Platyhelminthes)

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Flatworms (phylum Platyhelminthes) Flatworms are found in marine, freshwater, and even damp terrestrial environments. Most are free-living forms, but many are parasitic on other animals.

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trevorpreston wrote:
26 Apr 2025
Nice pick up!
Caenoplana spenceri
courtneyb wrote:
26 Apr 2025
Thank you! This one didn’t have a white stripe - you’re right it’s just the light reflection.
Caenoplana spenceri
turb wrote:
26 Apr 2025
Initially I too thought that this specimen was Caenoplana coerulea. However, the typical mid dorsal white stripe of this species appears on this specimen to be a reflection of the light, as in one small portion of the body where there is no reflection (near a twig), there is no white stripe. In this case, the species would be Caenoplana spenceri that also occurs in this region. Do you recollect whether or not it had a white stripe?
Caenoplana spenceri
turb wrote:
21 Dec 2024
A freshwater triclad. Working on the ID.
Platyhelminthes (phylum)
trevorpreston wrote:
21 Dec 2024
Unfortunately I can't identify this one, but I'll let @turb have a look first.
Platyhelminthes (phylum)

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