Orsaki Flatworm
Scientific Name: Maiazoon orsaki
Species: Flatworms (Turbellarie)
Other names: Marine Worms, Polyclad Worm, Leaf Worm.
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Orsaki FlatwormUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
Photographed at: Lembeth Resort - Indonesia
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Orsaki FlatwormUploaded by: @fishx6 in June 2006
Photographed at: Lembeth Resort - Indonesia
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Description
Also known as Marine Worms, Polyclad Worm and Leaf Worm.
Found singly or in pairs on coral and rocky reefs amongst rubble and sand.
They feed on ascidians and shelled molluscs.
Length - 3.5cm
Depth - 0-10m
Widespread Indo-Pacific
Flatworms can move fast along the bottom by rapidly beating tiny hairs which act like millions of feet to propel them along in an undulating manner.
They feed by placing themselves over their victims and sucking in their prey, a tube like extension in its mouth acts as a grinder.
Many flatworms are confused with seaslugs and visa versa.
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The Orsaki Flatworm is found in or near the Indo-Pacific region(s) and has been photographed 2 times by user @fishx6
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