Flat+Worm

1-2: Surrounds itslef with a yolk layer. 3: Gives rise to the wall and body system. 4: Brain development. 5:Organ differencition occurs 6: Complete body wall is formed. 7-8: Body Lengthens and nervous system development condenses. -The class that this species belongs to is the most prehistoric of the Platyhelimentes. -Its one of the few in its class that can live in both fresh and marine waters. -They are hermaphrodites. [] []# [] [] [] []
 * Common Name:** Flat Worms
 * Phylum:** Platyhelimentes
 * Scientific Name:** //Macrostomum appendiculdtum//
 * Class:** Turbellaria
 * Location:** They can live in fresh and Marine waters all over the world. (Which for this class is highly unusual).
 * Size:** 1.5-3mm
 * Description of habitat:** They can reside in both fresh and marine waters.
 * Living Requirements:** Water (they live in various temperatures). And a source of food (many are carnivore and they wrap around their prey).
 * Life Cycle of Animal:** Eggs are hatched all throughtout the year and then their progression occurs in stages.
 * Male and Female Differences?** none
 * Fun-Filled Fatcs:**
 * Human Impact:** Some are parisitic and can cause health problems for humans.
 * Information and Picture Resources: (Zookeeper: Paige Ryder)**