New Zealand Invertebrates

DSC_0477 Giant flatworm ('Australopacifica' sp.) in mountain beech forest. This animal, moving across the lichen-covered forest floor at night, measured over 20cm when fully extended. This large, widespread and distinctive species has been recorded from Taranaki, Hutt Valley, northwest Nelson, and the West Coast *

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DSC_0477 Giant flatworm ('Australopacifica' sp.) in mountain beech forest. This animal, moving across the lichen-covered forest floor at night, measured over 20cm when fully extended. This large, widespread and distinctive species has been recorded from Taranaki, Hutt Valley, northwest Nelson, and the West Coast *

DSC 0477 Giant flatworm planarian Australopacifica mountain beech forest lichen forest floor