Flatworm (Noun)
Meaning
Parasitic or free-living worms having a flattened body.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The scientist spent years studying the life cycle of the flatworm, which had become a parasite in many fish species.
- Some flatworms can cause significant harm to their hosts by manipulating their behavior for survival.
- Free-living flatworms can often be found in ponds, lakes, or other freshwater bodies with dense vegetation.
- Parasitic flatworms often enter their host through contaminated food or water, then migrate to specific organs to cause infection.
- Marine flatworms come in an array of vibrant colors, adding to the diversity of underwater life in coral reefs.