Class
Common name: Turbellarians
Scientific name: Rhabditophora
Rhabditophora is a class within the phylum Platyhelminthes, commonly known as flatworms or turbellarians. These organisms are characterized by their flattened bodies and lack of a body cavity. While many are free-living and harmless, some species are notorious for being pests in reef aquariums, such as the 'planaria' which can overpopulate and harm small invertebrates. Hobbyists often manage flatworm populations through manual removal, natural predation, or chemical treatments. It's important to identify the species present, as some can be beneficial detritivores.
- Common name: Marine Blue FlatwormScientific name: Cycloporus venetus
- Common name: FlatwormScientific name: Leptoplana tremellaris
- Common name: Orsak's FlatwormScientific name: Maiazoon orsaki
- Common name: Alcino's FlatwormScientific name: Notoplana alcinoi
- Common name: Persian Carpet FlatwormScientific name: Pseudobiceros bedfordi
- Common name: Damawan FlatwormScientific name: Pseudobiceros damawan
- Common name: Fuchsia flatwormScientific name: Pseudobiceros ferrugineus
- Common name: Pseudoceros fulgorScientific name: Pseudobiceros fulgor
- Common name: Glorious FlatwormScientific name: Pseudobiceros gloriosus
- Common name: Camouflaged flatwormScientific name: Pseudobiceros kryptos
- Common name: Pseudoceros uniarborensisScientific name: Pseudobiceros uniarborensis
- Common name: White and orange edge flatwormScientific name: Pseudoceros hancockanus
- Common name: Pillar Tailed FlatwormScientific name: Stylochus pilidium