Platyhelminth (Noun)
Meaning
Parasitic or free-living worms having a flattened body.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The platyhelminth species found in the lake was a type of free-living worm that fed on small crustaceans.
- The parasitic platyhelminth attached itself to the intestinal wall of its host, causing severe digestive problems.
- Scientists studied the unique body structure of the platyhelminth, noting its flattened shape and lack of internal organs.
- The platyhelminth was a common parasite found in fish, causing significant economic losses for the fishing industry.
- Researchers discovered a new species of platyhelminth in the Amazon rainforest, which had a distinctive pattern of stripes on its body.