Japanese Planarian

Dugesia japonica

Explore the Japanese Planarian (Dugesia japonica) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Japanese Planarian is a freshwater flatworm found in streams and other clean waters of Asia. It glides on cilia and mucus, hunts small invertebrates, and can regenerate lost body parts. Its sensitivity to water conditions makes it useful for studying freshwater health and regeneration.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Flatworms › Planarians and relatives › Tricladida › Dugesiidae › Dugesia

Habitat and distribution

Regions in this record: Asia

Demonstration note

[DEMO] Japanese planarians are widely studied to understand how animals rebuild tissues after injury.