Eurylepta

Eurylepta is a genus of free-living marine flatworms (polyclads) in the family Euryleptidae.

== Characteristics == Eurylepta is a morphologically diverse group of flatworms in the class Turbellaria that live freely in marine environments, as opposed to parasitic flatworms of other classes (Monogenea, Trematoda, Cestoda). The genus was originally described as flat, with a discrete mouth and anus, eye clusters on the neck, two tentaculiform folds at the front, and a posterior ovary. Eurylepta are hermaphroditic, possessing an armed penis with a tubular stylet. Further characteristics include a forward-pointing pharynx, the mouth directly behind the brain, and a lack of digestive tract. Not much of their feeding habits has been recorded, however, Eurylepta leoparda is a well-known predator of ascidians.