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Chapter : 4. Diversity In Living Organism
Phylum - Platyhelminthes
Phylum - Platyhelminthes : Bilaterally symmetrical and dorsoventrally flattended animals. Body thin, soft, leaf-like or ribbon-like. Digestive cavity (when present) with a single opening, the mouth (anus is absent). Suckers and hooks are usually present. Circulatory and respiratory system and skeleton are absent. Excretory system consists of blind tubules called protonephridia. Examples : Dugesia (Planaria), Fasciola (liver fluke), Schistosoma (Blood fluke), Taenia solium (Pork Tape worm).