Description
Your order will include a pack of five Planaria flatworms. Mixed age, adults and juvenile, mixed sex specimen.
* Please allow at least 2 weeks for shipping on orders of 5 packs or more. A maximum of 7 packs per customer. If you have a preferred ship by date, please include a note at checkout to inform us.
Flatworms, specifically the Planaria species, possess an intriguing combination of physical attributes and behavioral traits that enable them to thrive in diverse aquatic environments. Typically measuring between 5-15 millimeters in length, these slow-moving organisms are frequently encountered on the undersides of rocks and debris, where they have adapted to various flow conditions.
These tiny creatures have evolved a range of ingenious adaptations that allow them to flourish in environments as varied as deserts and oceans. From their incredible ability to regenerate lost body parts to their fascinating feeding habits and unique modes of locomotion, planarians offer a captivating glimpse into the intricate mechanisms that govern life’s most fundamental processes.
Planarians have two fascinating ways to reproduce: they can either mate with each other or simply split themselves into two identical halves.
One of the most astonishing abilities of planaria is their capacity for regeneration. In experiments, scientists have observed that when a planarian loses its head, it can actually regrow a new one – complete with memories intact! This means that these tiny creatures are capable of storing and retrieving long-term memories, a feat that’s still not fully understood in humans.
Classification:
Class: Turbellaria
Order: Tricladida
Family: Planariidae
Genus: Dugesia
Species: morgani (white), dorotocephala (brown), dactyligeria (black)
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