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Planarians are free living and not parasitic. Other classes of their phylum, including flukes and tapeworms, are parasitic when they live inside another organism.
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What phylum contains planarians?
Platyhelminthes
Plants whose food is stolen by parasitic plants?
Host of parasitic plants
What is parasitic Tree?
A parasitic tree is one which depends for its food supply on other plant. Sandal wood tree is a partial parasite in early stages of its growth.
Explain the differences between parasitic and saprophytic bacteria?
Parasitic bacteria feed off living things/bacteria while saprophytic bacteria live on dead matter
What kind of symbiosis is the dodder and marigold?
it is a parasitic symbiotic relationship
Are planarians non parasitic flatworms?
Yes, planarians are non-parasitic flatworms
Planarians are parasitic segmented worms?
Planarians are neither parasitic or segmented. They are flatworms.
Are planarians a non-parasitic flatworm?
yes planarians are nonparasitic flatworms because of their internial organs off matter , and also they move in a consecutive motion
5 characteristics of planarians that make it an animal?
A planarian is a type of flatworm that is not parasitic. It is considered an animal because it is multicellular, does not have a cell wall, is heterotrophic, can move and is diploid.
Are planarians symetrical?
Planarians have bilateral symmetry.
What are structures that enable planarians to expel liquid waste?
The structures that enable planarians to expel liquid waste are normally pores. The pores are found on the dorsal surface of the planarians.
What does planarians eat?
Planarians eat decaying organic matter found on the bottom of streams and ponds.
Explain how feeding and digestion occur in planarians?
A planarian is a non parasitic flatworm commonly found in ponds and rivers. Digestive enzymes are secreted from their mouth, then the pharynx moves the food to the gastrovascular cavity, where nutrients diffuse to the rest of the body.
How do planarians move?
Planarians move by expanding and contracting their bodies as they grip a surface.
Are planarians herbivores?
Yes
What is the classification of planarians?
Platyhelmenthes.
Do Planarians have a scientific name?
Yes, all organisms have scientific names. Thus planarians have scientific names too.
