platyhelminthes
/ˌplætɪhɛlˈmɪnθiz/
noun
- A major group (phylum) of simple, flat-bodied animals that includes flatworms, tapeworms, and flukes.
- The phylum Platyhelminthes includes both free-living and parasitic species.
- Scientists study Platyhelminthes to understand the evolution of animal body plans.
- Platyhelminthes are found in oceans, freshwater, and moist land environments.