Some Platyhelminthes are parasites. Mention any two adaptations.
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some common examples of parasites belonging to phylum platyhelminthes are
Fasciola(the liver fluke), Taenia solium(pork tape worm)
Adaptations in the parasites belonging to phylum platyhelminthes
-The thick tegument(body covering) resistant to host's digestive enzymes and anti-toxins.
-Adhesive organs like hooks
-Reproductive system is the best developed in parasitic flatworms. Most of them are hermaphrodites.
-Parasitic flatworms such as liver fluke and tapeworms perform anaerobic respiration.
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The first triploblastic is Platyhelminthes.
Platyhelminthes :
The body is bilateral symmetrical.
The body is flattened and Ribbon shaped.
It is a leaf like in appearance.
Body cavity is absent.
Digestive system is absent.
Circulatory and respiratory systems are absent.
Platyhelminthes :
The body is bilateral symmetrical.
The body is flattened and Ribbon shaped.
It is a leaf like in appearance.
Body cavity is absent.
Digestive system is absent.
Circulatory and respiratory systems are absent.
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