noun
Persian carpet flatworm; Bedford's flatworm
Scientific name Pseudobiceros bedfordi; a marine flatworm species. The katakana name is the standard Japanese designation.
ナンカイニセツノヒラムシは鮮やかな色彩で知られる。
The Persian carpet flatworm is known for its vivid coloration.
The name is a compound of 南海 (South Sea), 偽 (false/pseudo-), 角 (horn), and 平虫 (flatworm), likely referring to its appearance and habitat. The exact derivation is uncertain.