Flatworm (Microplana terrestris)

Aegopinella nitidula (Snail) and  Microplana terrestris...our commonest native terrestrial flatworm.

14 November 2018

14 November 2018*

Found under boards in coppicewood near beck.

The flatworm Microplana terrestris is a widespread planarian which predates snails and earthworms across the world. They grow on average to 15mm long and can be observed in colour variations of grey, mild-yellow grey, mild-orange grey and black.


14 November 2018

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