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There is a special reason that flatworms are flat.
Because of their flatness the area of their 'body' is bigger (so a bigger surface area). Through this characteristic, they are able to diffuse more in and out of their endosystem.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 9y agoFlatworms are known as Platyhelminthes or Platyhelminthes in scientific literature and the suffix "platy" refers to "flat." The parasites are soft-bodied and unsegmented, making them flat in appearance.
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∙ 12y agobecause all of them have organisms to protect..........
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∙ 13y agoBecause it's flat!
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Are flatworms round?
Flatworms aren't round but are flat and soft as a jelly.
What is a body description of flatworms?
they are flat
What creatures eat flatworms?
a flat butt
Do flat worms have flat bodies?
Flatworms can have segmentation. :)
Flatworms have flat bodies but no true organ systems?
yes
What is the meaning of platyhelminthes?
It means flatworms "platy" means flat "helminthes" means worms
What is the difference between flatworms and segmented worms?
(it would be false to say that all flatworms are parasitic--the idiot that wrote that wasn't so smart, so I had to change that-- because the PLANARIAN-for example, is flatworm and that is a harmless little critter) ~round worms are ROUND ~flat worms are FLAT ~Round worms have 2 body openings (mouth & anus) *random fact: 1/2 of all roundworms are PARASITIC, and 50 species affect humans**
Are flat worms scavengers?
Flatworms are carnivores, herbivores and scavengers.
Do flat worms lay eggs?
Yes, flatworms do lay eggs Ave 453
Does a flat worm or a cylindrical worm have a higher surface area to volume ratio?
Flatworms have a higher surface area/volume ratio compared to a cylindrical worm, this is one of the reasons for flatworms to have the structure they do.
What is the waste product of flatworms?
the flat worm gets rid of waste through the same openinig takes in food
What phylum is a marine flatworm?
Marine flatworms belong to the phylum Platyhelminthes, which includes various flatworm species found in marine environments. These flatworms are known for their flat, ribbon-like bodies and can be found in a wide range of marine habitats worldwide.
