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These are Flatworms, and belong to the Pyllum Platyhelminthes. platy = flat, helminthes = worms. Can be obtained with a meat bait in a jar put in a stream. A couple of cm long. These guys have discovered sex, and have eyes, brain. But they consume their prey by wrapping themselves round it and 'sucking up' - after digestive fluids no doubt.
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How do planarians ingest food?
Planaria ingest food through a flexible tube-like pharynx that it can stick out from the middle of it's ventral side. The mouth is located at the end of this tube. The planaria sucks food in through this tube.
Are PLANARIA segmented?
yes
How are planaria adapted to be free-living?
They move using small hair-like parts called cilia.
What is the transport system of planaria?
They don't have any transport system
This worm is covered with cilia and acts as a scavenger?
planaria by Jeff hirst skyline
Are flatworms protists?
No, planaria are a type of flatworm and are not considered a bacteria. But, planaria are good for the ecosystem- so maybe it would be like a good type of bacteria that contributes to the functioning of the human body as it the planaria would fo the Earth. You sould really look up planaria, there are pictures and more.
What is planaria class?
The planaria class is Turbellaria
What kingdom do Planaria belong to?
planeriacomes under kingdom animalea
Does planaria do photosynthesis?
Planaria are type of animals. Animals are not photosynthetic
Can you write the species of Planaria as Planaria Sp?
sp refers to a planaria where the actual species is undetermined...or sometimes because several species of planaria have similar appearance or behavior and have been used in a study.
How do planarians ingest food?
Planaria ingest food through a flexible tube-like pharynx that it can stick out from the middle of it's ventral side. The mouth is located at the end of this tube. The planaria sucks food in through this tube.
How does NaCl affect planaria?
Planaria exist only in fresh waters.
How do you perform planaria regeneration experiment?
Usually a planaria regeneration experiment involves cutting the planaria into different parts. The head can be separated from the tail or the planaria can be cut lengthwise, etc. After cutting the planaria, it will be observed for few days noting how the organism regenerate its lost body parts. Read more on planaria regeneration on t he link provided below.
Do planaria prefer light or dark environments?
Planaria prefer dark environments
How do you set up a tank for planaria?
Planaria worms will occur naturally if you have a well balanced/planted tank and continued occupancy by larger species of fish (like Cichlids) that will not eat them because they are too small.
What is the scientific name for planaria?
The scientific name for planaria is flatworms in the class Turbellaria, with species such as Dugesia tigrina commonly used in research and education.
Are all planaria nonparasitic?
No
