Facts About Turbellaria
- The class Turbellaria is composed of approximately 3,000 species of planaria.
- Planaria flatworms are typically nonparasitic, and can be found in fresh water, saltwater, and, less often, moist soil.
- According to Animal Planet, planarians use their cilia to glide through their environment.
- They can also move short distances using a brisk crawling motion.
- They feed on protozoa, bacteria, crustaceans, smaller worms, and animal and plant matter.
- Has some cephalization.
- Has a blind ending gut.
- Possesses flame cells for excretion.