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Planarian

Bipalium adventitium

Photo by Ajm0008
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Field Notes

Description:

I find these guys all time time when I'm digging for worms.

Habitat:

In moist dirt.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Ajm0008
Oh ok, I think you're right :) Thanks so much for your input :)
LivanEscudero
It looks more like a worm to me, I don't think it is a slug., It is not an earthworm. I think it is some kind Planaria (flatworm) or of Nematode (roundworm) many are parasites, best not to handle it.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2012

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