It means flatworms
"platy" means flat
"helminthes" means worms
Yes, platyhelminthes are diploblastic, meaning they have two primary germ layers during embryonic development: the ectoderm and endoderm. They lack a mesoderm layer.
Yes, most platyhelminthes are dioecious, meaning they have separate male and female individuals. However, some species are hermaphroditic, possessing both male and female reproductive organs.
Platyhelminthes
platyhelminthes
The scientific name for flatworm is Platyhelminthes.
Flatworms are in the Platyhelminthes Phylum
Platyhelminthes exhibit bilateral symmetry, meaning they can be divided into two equal halves along a single plane. This symmetry type allows for better movement and coordination in these flatworms.
No, platyhelminthes do not have a through gut. They have a blind gut, meaning that they have a single opening that serves as both the entrance and exit for food and waste. This type of digestive system is common in simple organisms like flatworms.
Marine Flatworms are in the Platyhelminthes phylum
platyhelminthes
The marine flatworm belongs to the Phylum Platyhelminthes.
Schistosoma is not a nematode, is a genus of Trematode under Phylum Platyhelminthes meaning the flatworms, nematode are round unsegmented worms.