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Are planarians non parasitic flatworms?
Yes, planarians are non-parasitic flatworms
Are flatworms parasitic?
Yes, flatworms themselves are parasitic. Their eggs, however, can exist for long periods outside any host.
Planarians are parasitic segmented worms?
Planarians are neither parasitic or segmented. They are flatworms.
Parasitic flatworms of the class Trematoda?
Flukes
What are the major classes of flatworms?
Flatworms are divided into two groups, parasitic and nonparasitic. The parasitic types, which live off of other organisms, consist of Cestoda, Trematoda, and Monogenea flatworms.
What phylum do flukes belong to?
If you mean parasitic flatworms, they belong to the phylum Platyhelminthes.
Are platyhelminthes parasites?
Yes. There are several species of parasitic flatworms.
What is an amphilinid?
An amphilinid is any member of the Amphilinidea, an order of parasitic flatworms.
Can you find a flatworm in a human?
Yes, tapeworms are common parasitic flatworms
What does flatworms eat?
they are consumer or predators and they are parasitic like tapeworms and flukes
Why is a blood system unnecessary in either free-living or parasitic flatworms?
Flatworms, both free-living and parasitic, lack a blood system because they have a flat body structure that allows for efficient diffusion of nutrients and gases directly through their skin. Their bodies are thin enough that all cells are close to the external environment, facilitating the exchange of oxygen and waste without the need for a circulatory system. Additionally, many parasitic flatworms absorb nutrients directly from their host, reducing the need for an internal transport system.
Why do parasitic flatworms have a tegument instead of normal epidermis?
Parasitic flatworms have a modified epidermis called a tegument, which protects against the digestive enzymes and immune response of their host. The tegument is folded to increase surface area and to make absorption of nutrients more efficient.
