Platyhelminthes

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What are Platyhelminthes commonly known as?

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Flatworms.

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What is the primary habitat of most Platyhelminthes?

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They can be found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.

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What type of symmetry do Platyhelminthes exhibit?

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Bilateral symmetry.

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What is the body structure of Platyhelminthes?

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They have a soft, flattened body.

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What is the function of flame cells in flatworms?

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Flame cells are involved in excretion and osmoregulation.

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What are the three main classes of Platyhelminthes?

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Turbellaria, Trematoda, and Cestoda.

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What is the role of the nervous system in Platyhelminthes?

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They have a simple nervous system with a pair of cerebral ganglia and nerve cords.

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How do Platyhelminthes reproduce?

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They can reproduce both sexually and asexually.

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What is a defining characteristic of parasitic Platyhelminthes?

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They often have complex life cycles and may require multiple hosts.

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What percentage of Platyhelminthes are known to be parasitic?

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Approximately 80%.