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to siphon food into their gut.
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Earthworm what is the function of the pharynx?
The planarian creates a sucking movement with its pharynx in order to ingest food.
What has a muscular tube called the pharynx which can be extened outside its body to suck in food?
planarian
How does a planarian capture its food?
The planarian feeds on crustaceans, larvae, and small worms. To eat, it extends a long, tubular pharynx from its mouth. Through this tube it secretes digestive juice onto its prey, then sucks in bits of partly-digested food.
What is the feeding sturcture of a planarian?
They have a mouth ventrally located in the middle of their body connected to a pharynx and a gastrvascular cavity. Their food is digested by enzymes and glides through their mouth and pharynx to the gastrovascular cavity which is somewhat a primitive stomach that delivers nutrients all over the body.
Explain how feeding and digestion occur in planarians?
A planarian is a non parasitic flatworm commonly found in ponds and rivers. Digestive enzymes are secreted from their mouth, then the pharynx moves the food to the gastrovascular cavity, where nutrients diffuse to the rest of the body.
When was Lake Pedder planarian created?
Lake Pedder planarian was created in 1974.
What is the another name for pharynx?
another name is the throat. pharynx is the appropiate name though and i reccomend you use that.
How long can your planarian survive without food?
A planarian can live without food for about a week.
Phylum name for planarian?
The phylum name for planarians is Platyhelminthes, which includes flatworms like the planarian. They are characterized by their flattened body shape and bilateral symmetry.
Is a planarian acoelomate pseudocoelomate or educoelomate?
A Planarian is an acoelomate, meaning they do not have a body cavity at all.
Does planarian have backbone?
No.
Does a planarian have a backbone?
No.
