Flatworm (possibly terrestrial)
Scientific Name: Platyhelminthes (Class: Turbellaria)
Order & Family: Order: Tricladida; Family: Various (e.g., Geoplanidae)
Size: Commonly 5 mm to 30 mm, though some species can grow much longer.
Natural Habitat
Moist terrestrial environments such as gardens, leaf litter, under rocks, and damp soil.
Diet & Feeding
Carnivorous or scavenging; eats small invertebrates like earthworms, snails, and slugs.
Behavior Patterns
Nocturnal and moisture-dependent; moves using a muscular foot and mucus trail. Many have high regenerative capabilities.
Risks & Benefits
Benefits include controlling pests, but some invasive species are risks as they prey on beneficial local earthworms.
Identified on: 5/25/2026