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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.

Synonyms

  • Platyhelminth

Hyponyms

  • Trematode Worm
  • Trematode
  • Planaria
  • Cestode
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