Yes I understand they eat the flatworm but why do they eat the flatworms
Persian Carpet Flatworm
Pseudobiceros bedfordi
Also known as: Bedford's Flatworm, Elegant Flatworm, Leaf Worm, Polyclad Flatworm, Polyclad Worm
- Bedford's Flatworm
- Elegant Flatworm
- Leaf Worm
- Polyclad Flatworm
- Polyclad Worm
Overview
Found singly or in pairs, in shallow waters, amongst coral and rubble, on ledges of back reefs, in coastal bays and lagoons.
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.
Many flatworms are confused with seaslugs and visa versa.
How to identify
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Indo-West Pacific
- Exact location · 7
- Country only · 2
Found singly or in pairs, in shallow waters, amongst coral and rubble, on ledges of back reefs, in coastal bays and lagoons.
Adult photos 9
Discussion 3
3 comments
- Rachel· 3 Feb 2017
- Rachel· 2 Feb 2017
I am needing to know why the fish and tail slug are predators for the Persian carpet flatworm.
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