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Bipalium

Bipalium.sp

Photo by Subin S
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Bipalium

Species ID Suggestions

Bipalium

Bipalium.sp

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Namitha
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Planaria

Planariidae

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The MnMs
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Comments (6)
Subin S
I think Namitha is right.i changed the id.i just googled and found the suggestion similar to Namitha's.thanks for the suggeston!!
Namitha
It is definitely a flatworm, like Marta said. But I don;t think it is Planaria. It looks more like "Bipalium" to me. There are so many of these eerie little meek creatures around our place too, especially since it is the rainy season. Unlike Planaria, it is harmless and very slimy.
Subin S
Thanks Marta for the suggestion!!
Subin S
actually its found near our house.i would say the location is near the sea.
The MnMs
Can you tell me more about the spotting? was it near sea water or fresh water?
The MnMs
Is for sure a type of flat worm. I have to see if I can help more in the ID.

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PublishedAugust 6, 2013

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