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Picture details
| Genus |
Pseudoceros |
| Species |
cf. ferrugineus |
| Authority |
Hyman, 1959 |
| Family |
Pseudocerotidae |
| Order |
Polycladida |
| Location |
Philippines |
| © Copyright |
unknown
swedish photographer |
| Comments |
This quite rare document demonstrates how polyclad flatworms are capable
of swimming by rhythmic contractions of their body muscles. Throwing the
sides of the body this creates undulating waves propelling the worm over
ground. |
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