Argonemertes australiensis

2 Australian land nemertean at Acton, ACT

Argonemertes australiensis at Acton, ACT - 25 Jul 2021
Argonemertes australiensis at Acton, ACT - 25 Jul 2021
Argonemertes australiensis at Acton, ACT - 25 Jul 2021
Argonemertes australiensis at Acton, ACT - 25 Jul 2021
Argonemertes australiensis at Acton, ACT - 25 Jul 2021
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Identification history

Argonemertes australiensis 31 Jul 2021 turb
Unidentified 31 Jul 2021 TimL

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Possibly a Flatworm. The final image shows the underside. Thanks to Marcus Leach for the initial sighting.

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turb wrote:
   31 Jul 2021
The rounded head end immediately suggests a nemertean, and on enlarging the image the patches of multiple eyes can be seen. When it comes to colour and pattern, the species is quite variable. The pinkish-brown colouration seen here is normal. If gently provoked, the nemertean may rapidly evert its long white proboscis which, when attached to the substratum, pulls the body to it - an escape reaction.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 25 Jul 2021 11:19 AM Recorded on
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