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What are enemies of planarians?
For some time, land planarians were thought to be top predators because few species were known to feed on them (Sluys, 1999). However, some predators ...
How do planarian move?
Some planarians move by beating cilia (protuberances of epithelial cells), which allows them to glide. Others move by contracting muscles and undulati...
What can you do with planarians?
How do humans benefit from Planaria?Can you eat planarians?Can you touch Planaria?Can you keep planarians as pets?What can planarians eat?Why are pla...
Were do planarians live?
Planaria (Platyhelminthes) are free-living flatworms that live in freshwater. They are typically found under rocks and debris in streams, ponds, and s...
How long do planarians live?
The planarians live as long as they are not killed. If they are well cared for, they will live indefinitely. Can Planarians live forever?How do planar...
What does planarians eat?
Planarians swim with an undulating motion or creep like slugs. Most are carnivorous night feeders. They eat protozoans, tiny snails, and worms. Do Pla...