Dugesia has eyespots on its head that detect light and shadows. It most likely moves in the direction of shadows in order to find food.
Dugesia golanica was created in 1991.
Dugesia sagitta was created in 1861.
Dugesia notogaea was created in 1998.
Dugesia japonica was created in 1964.
Dugesia aenigma was created in 1984.
Dugesia sicula was created in 1948.
Dugesia tubqalis was created in 2012.
it is a wave like movement. due to the rhythmic movement of diagonal muscles the move wave like.
Dugesia will exibit negative phototaxis. Look it up in a zoology book. here is an article as well. http://www.helium.com/items/1079086-the-observation-of-dugesia-in-response-to-light-and-gravity
during ciliary movement in dugesia it holds the head in slanded pasition. since the cilia are absent in head region the place the head a little raised. thus in such ciliary movement head movements are different from tail movement.
during ciliary movement in dugesia it holds the head in slanded pasition. since the cilia are absent in head region the place the head a little raised. thus in such ciliary movement head movements are different from tail movement.
Dugesia, a genus of planarian flatworms, typically lives in freshwater environments such as ponds, lakes, and streams. They are carnivorous, feeding on small organisms like insects and worms. Dugesia are known for their ability to regenerate lost body parts, making them resilient creatures in their ecosystem.