White-Edged Flatworm
Pseudoceros lactolimbus
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Pseudoceros lactolimbus is a species of flatworms, a member of Pseudocerotidae family.
Description
Background is velvety black, margin is narrow white fading to grey laterally. Ventrally dark grey. Cerebral eyespot is in oblong light grey area, pointed anteriorly with about 40 eyes. Size range: 15 x 9 mm (immature) to 48 x 25 mm (mature). Vas deferens branched. Seminal vesicle extremely large, oblong (3.8 mm long), ejaculatory duct straight; prostate large, oval (920 /lm long), prostatic duct short; stylet short and wide (220 /lm long x 110 /lm wide), length: width ratio = 1: 0.5; male antrum shallow. It has pointed marginal pseudotentacles with white tips.
Distribution
Inhabit reef crests and slopes, often under rubble. West Pacific from Philippines to E. Australia and New Caledonia.
Habitat
It is nocturnally active. It is found out on the reef slope (especially at night) and under rubble on the reef crest.
Colors
white
black
Habitat and Environment
Benthic
Coral reef
Social Behaviour
Solitary
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is White-Edged Flatworm dangerous?
White-Edged Flatworm has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find White-Edged Flatworm?
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