Polyclad Flatworm / Prächtiger Plattwurm

(Pseudoceros cf scriptus and Pseudoceros sp)

Flatworm - Plattwurm

Flatworm - Plattwurm

At first glance these flatworm could easily be mistaken for nudibranchs. Flatworms also have a very flattened body and dazzling colors. However they don't have tentacles (rhinophores) nor gills. Read about mimicry.

This nudibranch which looks alike is a Chromodoris magnifica.

Bali, Indonesia 2003

Nikon Coolpix 5000 in sealux housing and subtronic flash


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