divepix - Flat Worm, a.k.a. Flatworm and Platyhelminthes

Flat Worm, a.k.a. Flatworm and Platyhelminthes

Aspect:	Relatively short brownish ribbon (but can also sport different colours or combinations of colours). Platyhelmintes, or even Plathelminthes derives from the Greek platy (flat) and helminth (worm)
Population:	Probably abundant, but rarely spotted.
Notable feature:	Undulates its entire body to swim.
Environment:	Anywhere relatively sheltered from strong currents.
Behaviour:	Carnivorous, feeds on small crustaceans, essentially at night.

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