Persian Carpet Flatworm

This is among the few flatworms named from singapore in 1903 by laidlaw.

Persian carpet flatworm.

It is sometimes seen in the intertidal near living reefs on our southern shores. Our wilton carpets belong to face to face type this type has the highest production efficiency. The persian carpet flatworm is a unique ocean dweller. Persian carpet flatworm family pseudocerotidae the photo on the right show the classic pink black and white colours and striking patterns of the persian carpet flatworm pseudobiceros bedfordi.

Persian carpet flatworm pseudobiceros bedfordi family pseudocerotidae updated feb 2020. With magnificent colours a flat appearance and ripple like movement when swimming the persian carpet flatworm is a sight to behold. The body has rich patterns of stripes in black brown and rose pink with tiny white dots. The persian carpet flatworms are often mistaken for a nudibranch due to their bright colors but the flatworms are flatter and move quicker.

The carrion like smell of the flowers attracts flies and other insects for pollination. Pseudobiceros bedfordi common names persian carpet flatworm and bedford s flatworm is a species of flatworm in the family pseudocerotidae. The wilton carpet is known for its strength and durability and is a popular choice for commercial areas as it can stand up to high traffic. This richly patterned flatworm is more often encountered by divers.

The remarkable flower is at times described as the persian carpet flower. Require much light and relatively high winter temperatures. Long purple hairs are present at the border of the brim of the outer corolla lobes. 3 what is the advantage of wilton carpet.

This flatworm feeds on ascidians. We are honored to introduce our persian carpet flatworm. Pictured below is an unusual colour form of the same species. This species has two penises which it uses to fence in an attempt to inject sperm into its opponent in order to fertilize it while simultaneously avoiding being fertilized by their opponent.

Also known as the bedford s flatworm. The stripes curve from the center of the body to the sides and the edge of the body is black with white dots.