| 词条 | Carpet flatworm |
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| name = carpet flatworm | image = carpet_flatworm8.jpg | image_caption = | regnum = Animalia | phylum = Platyhelminthes | classis = Turbellaria | ordo = Polycladida | subordo = Cotylea | familia = Pseudocerotidae | genus = Thysanozoon | species = T. brocchii | binomial = Thysanozoon brocchii | binomial_authority = (Risso, 1818) }} The carpet flatworm (Thysanozoon brocchii) is a polyclad flatworm in the family Pseudocerotidae.[1] DescriptionCarpet flatworms may grow to 8 cm in total length. They have pale bodies with pinkish frilled margins. The upper surface of the animal is covered with short finger-like papillae (protrusions) in pinks, caramels and browns. There is a smale pale protruding fold at the head.[2] DistributionCarpet flatworms are found off the South African coast from the Cape Peninsula to Port Elizabeth as well as in the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. They are seen subtidally and down to at least 35m underwater.[2] EcologyThese animals use undulations of their body margins to swim. Their dorsal protrusions aid in oxygen uptake and improve camouflage.[2] SynonymsAccording to the World Register of Marine Species, the following species are synonyms of Thysanozoon brocchii:[1]
References1. ^1 http://marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=142847 accessed 12 September 2013 {{Commons Category|Thysanozoon brocchii}}{{Taxonbar|from=Q2441458}}2. ^1 2 Branch, G.M., Branch, M.L, Griffiths, C.L. and Beckley, L.E. 2010. Two Oceans: a guide to the marine life of southern Africa {{ISBN|978-1-77007-772-0}} 2 : Turbellaria|Animals described in 1818 |
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