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Pseudobiceros bedfordi (Laidlaw 1903)

Persian Carpet Flatworm

Cheryl Tan Kay Yin (2013)

 

 

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Summary


Physical Description


Ecology


Life History & Behaviour


Locomotion


Phototaxis Experiment


Reproduction


Feeding & Nutrition


Anatomy & Physiology


Skeletal System


Sensory System


Muscular System


Digestive System


Internal Transport System


Evolution & Systematics


Biogeographic Distribution


Conservation & Threats


References & Links

Life History & Behaviour

(i) Locomotion 

Polyclads are able to achieve a wide range of movements especially while swimming and gliding on surfaces.

(ii) Reproduction - Mating:Penis fencing strategy

Polycladscarry out an interesting mating behaviour known as "penis fencing".Watch the video under "Reproduction".

 

(iii) Feeding & Nutrition


(iv) Internal Transport System

There are no specialized organs for respiratory functions in polyclads. Gaseous exchange occurs across their entire body surface through diffusion. See "BodyWall".

Classification

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