How do planaria digest food?

In this lesson, we'll discuss the structure and function of the digestive system in planarian worms. Planaria have ... Digestion is then further accelerated within a branched gut system. This system ... The gut system does the brunt of that job, breaking proteinaceous foods down into their simple, single molecules, or monomers. read more

I honestly don't know. But good question. I know for a fact that their diet consists of gastropods and arthopods. I would suggest consulting a scientist or someone who studies animals/insects. read more

In this lesson, we learned about the parts of the planaria, or flatworm digestive system, such as the mouth, pharynx, branching gut, and flame cells. Both food and feces pass through the underside mouth of this bottom-feeding predatory or scavenging organism. read more