External Morphology
When moving, the shape of this flatworm resembles an elongated oval, however these worms are extremely flexible and the shape can be altered dramatically. The worms move forward ditaxically, with an alternating, rippling motion. The worm has a uniform pale brown colouration on the dorsal surface, with a notably paler underside. The pale, branching gut is visible through the skin in the central region of the dorsal surface. This species has two tentacles in the cerebral region. No marginal or cerebral eyespots are present, with all being located in these two tentacles. The eyespots are clearly visible as dark pigmented spots on the tentacles.
A close up view of the flatworm's anterior end showing the
small head tentacles with concentrated eyespots.
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