Behavioural Observations of Planarians OF PLANA Dugesia sp. (Phylum P

Planarians are members of the Phylum Platyhelminthes and Class Turbellaria. More specifically they are described as any member of the Order Tricladida. (Henderson’s., 1996) For the purpose of this experiment the Genus Dugesia will be observed. Described as dorsoventrally flattened worms that are bilaterally symmetrical animals. Planarians are commonly found in streams and ponds. (http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/~simmons/lb6pg6.htm., 5/04

Figure 1.1: Planarians response to light

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