Persian Carpet Flatworm
| Scientific Name: | Pseudobiceros bedfordi |
| Species: | Flatworms (Pseudocerotidae) |
| Other names: |
Marine Worms, Polyclad Flatworm, Polyclad Worm, Leaf Worm, Bedford's Flatworm, Elegant Flatworm. |
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Description
Also known as Marine Worms, Polyclad Flatworm, Polyclad Worm, Leaf Worm, Bedford's Flatworm and Elegant Flatworm.
Found singly or in pairs in shallow waters of coral and rocky reefs amongst rubble and sand.
They feed on ascidians and shelled molluscs.
Length - 10cm
Depth - 0-10m
Widespread Indo-West 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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