AnAge entry for Schmidtea polychroa

Classification (HAGRID: 04660)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Platyhelminthes
        Class: Trepaxonemata
            Order: Neoophora
                Family: Dugesiidae
                    Genus: Schmidtea
Species
Schmidtea polychroa
Common name
Schmidtea polychroa

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
3.6 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 1463
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

Similarly to other flatworms, this species has a high capacity for regeneration. Studies have shown that specimens were able to reach lifespans of several years, and that they underwent phases of growth and degrowth. These phases of growth and degrowth may be the reason why there was an absence of metabolic ageing. A median lifespan of 34 months has been observed [1463].

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

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