International Journal of Entomology Research

Authors
Asmita R Chavda, Pradeep C Mankodi

Abstract
Pseudoceros susanae belongs to the order Polycladida in the phylum Platyhelminthes, has been reported for the first time from South Saurashtra coast of Gujarat, India. The Pseudoceros susanae found distributed to coastal areas like, the Chhara, Mul Dwarka, Dhamlej, Sutrapada, and Veraval coasts. Identification was mostly based on external morphological characteristics, with a particular on their live colors and patterns. This work reveals that polyclads are significantly different in Gujarat, as well as require for more research using both morphological and genetic information to identify their identities.