Least Concern

Flatworm (Planarian)

Dugesia tigrina

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About

Planarians are free-living flatworms known for their remarkable regenerative abilities. They have a simple nervous system with a brain and eyespots that can detect light. These worms are important model organisms in biological research.

Habitat

Freshwater streams, ponds, and lakes worldwide

Diet

Carnivorous - small invertebrates and decaying matter

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Fun Facts

Planarians can regenerate their entire body from just a small fragment.
They have a simple brain and can learn and remember simple tasks.
Planarians move using cilia on their underside or by muscular contractions.

Conservation

StatusLeast Concern

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