Flatworms

[MXGratefulDiver]

Since we haven't been doing the monthly themes lately, let's start a theme thread. A friend of mine posted a lovely poster of flatworms on another forum today, and so let's use that one.

Here's some pics of flatworms I took on my Indonesia trip a few months back ... let's see some of yours ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[Bora_Horza]

Good idea! Here are some more from Indonesia.


Glorious flatworm (Pseudobiceros gloriosus) by bora_horza, on Flickr


Linda's flatworm (Pseudoceros lindae) by bora_horza, on Flickr


Flatworm (Maritigrella fuscopunctata) by bora_horza, on Flickr


Persian carpet flatworm (Pseudobiceros bedfordi) by bora_horza, on Flickr


Flowers flatworm (Pseudobiceros flowersi) by bora_horza, on Flickr

 

[drbill]

Definitely an under-appreciated phylum of marine life... some as colorful as the highly revered nudibranchs, but they just don't get much respect.

 

[koozemani]

Definitely under appreciated

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

Here's another one from an earlier Indonesian trip (2008) ...

 

[JDelage]

Wow, those are gorgeous.

 

[saudio]

From Somosomo Straights, Fiji

From Puerto Galera Philippines

From Palau

From Raja Ampat, Indonesia

 

[KeithG]

One from saSabaBicolored Flatworm. Not a nudibranch. | www.kengiffen.com

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

Wow! Those are fantastic!
I especially liked the persian carpet, but they're all great.
Flatworms would be great subject matter for juicy water color paintings with vibrant colors.
Are those just a warm water thing or can I find versions of those in cold Northern California waters?

 

[Steve_C]

From Florida keys. Lined flat worm. Not as dramatic but pretty.