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Orange-band flatworm

Scientific name: Pseudoceros bifurcus

Size: From 2 to 2.4 inches

Color: Blue or gray, white and orange

Distinguishing feature: Blue or gray body, discontinuous dorsal white line delimited by a dark line. Orange task on the front, in the continuity of the white line.

Where did we see it: Raja Ampat

Orange-band flatworm of Raja Ampat

Orange-band flatworm

Scientific name: Pseudoceros bifurcus

Size: From 2 to 2.4 inches

Color: Blue or gray, white and orange

Distinguishing feature: Blue or gray body, discontinuous dorsal white line delimited by a dark line. Orange task on the front, in the continuity of the white line.

Where did we see it: Raja Ampat

In detail

This flatworm has a very strong predisposition to regenerate.

However, he is also very vulnerable during high stress, going so far as to self-destruct in these moments until he becomes simple mucus. It is therefore asked not to disturb him too much.

The different species of Platyhelminthes we have seen

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