Answer to Question #171209 in Biology for karl

Question

Can you tell me about Dendrocoelum lacteum

Answer 1

Dendrocoelum lacteum is a freshwater free-living flatworm and is the most widespread freshwater planarian in Europe. The species measures 12-25 mm in length and 6 mm in width. It usually inhabits places under submerged rocks on the margin of the water bodies. The worm feeds on smaller invertebrates.