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in a one opening digestive system the organism must wait for the food to be released before consuming new foods.

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What are the disadvantages of a flatworm's digestive system having only one opening?

They cannot eat continuously (there mouth and anus are present in the same opening)


What is a digestive system with only one opening called?

A digestive system with only one opening is called an incomplete digestive tract. Organisms with this type of digestive system ingest food and eject waste through their mouth.


Do earthworms have one opening in its digestive system?

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Why is a two opening digestive system more effective than a one opening digestive system?

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Does an oyster have a one-way or two-way digestive system?

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What organism has a saclike digestive system?

Parasites such as tapeworm, planarian and live fluke have digestive systems that are saclike. Their digestive tracts have one opening and they live inside a host animal.


What is an open digestive system?

An open digestive system is one where there is an entrance "mouth" in one end of the organism and an "exit" or anus of some sort in the other end of the organism. (think of worms or people). A closed digestive system is in something like a hydra or anemone where there is just one cavity and one opening that acts as both mouth and anus.


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Do bats have a 2 way digestive system?

No bats have a one way digestive system. Food goes in the mouth, is digested, and comes out the other end. In two way digestive systems food is taken in and waste is excreted through the same opening.


Which organism uses the same opening for ingestion and egestion?

Organisms that have only one opening in their digestive tract through which food enters and waste exits are known as having an incomplete digestive system. Some organisms with incomplete digestive systems are jellyfish, sea anemones, flatworms, and corals.


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