Prudhoe's Flatworm
| Scientific Name: | Pseudoceros prudhoei |
| Species: | Flatworms (Pseudocerotidae) |
| Other names: |
Marine Worms, Polyclad Worm, Polyclad Flatworm, Wavy Flatworm. |
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Prudhoe's FlatwormUploaded by: @blogie in March 2012
Photographed at: Dayang Beach Dive Site, Talikud Island, Island Garden City of Samal - Philippines
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Description
Also known as Marine Worms, Polyclad Worm, Polyclad Flatworm and Wavy Flatworm.
Found singly or in pairs on coral and rocky reefs, amongst sand and rubble.
They feed on ascidians and shelled molluscs.
Length - 3cm
Depth - 2-20m
Widespread 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.
Fishy Stats
Length: 3cm
Depth: 2-20m
Found: West Pacific
Eats: Ascidians and shelled molluscs
Family: Flatworms
Species: Pseudocerotidae
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