Flatworms!
The phylum name for planarians is Platyhelminthes, which includes flatworms like the planarian. They are characterized by their flattened body shape and bilateral symmetry.
name one anatomical feature (other than symmetry) that distinguishes a planarian from a hydra.
The flatworm's scientific name (or at least its Phylum) is Platyhelminthes. I can't give you the real scientific name (which is the genus and species) because there are more than one species of flatworm.
Lake Pedder planarian was created in 1974.
A planarian can live without food for about a week.
A Planarian is an acoelomate, meaning they do not have a body cavity at all.
The two big dots on a planarian's head are its eyespots, which detect light and help the planarian navigate its environment. They are simple light-sensitive structures that allow the planarian to differentiate between light and dark. They also help the planarian avoid predators and find food.
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No, a planarian is an example of a flatworm.
A planarian is a flatworm and is parasitic which means that it feeds off living things.
The pharynx in a planarian is located on the ventral side of the body, towards the front end. It is a muscular tube-like structure that extends out of the body to help the planarian feed on prey.