Planaria

Close up of two flat, oval, spotted worm-like animals. Caption: and, over time, regenerate their missing parts.

Part of the "The Biology Classics" series. The cross-eyed flatworm, planaria, is both scavenger and predator, depending upon opportunity. Details food-seeking behavior, the flatworm's feeding method, locomotion (produced by a carpet of cilia), internal anatomy, and reproduction through the remarkable process of regeneration.

(Source: DCMP)

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  • Planaria

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Biomedia Associates
    Length:
    7 minutes