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The Real World: Looking Through the Eyes of a Flatworm. Presented By: Cally A. Hendry. What do Platyhelminthes Look Like?. Flattened Body Front & rear end Commonly dark colors Some light colors. What is Platyhelminthes Habitat ?. One specie in sand & mud Few species live in moist soil - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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The Real World:Looking Through the Eyes
of a FlatwormPresented By:
Cally A. Hendry
Flattened BodyFront & rear endCommonly dark colorsSome light colors
What do Platyhelminthes Look Like?
One specie in sand & mudFew species live in moist soilAdult flatworms live on gills of fish
Found in an water environment
What is Platyhelminthes Habitat?
MeatPlants Anything they findFeed off of dead tissue inside of their HOST
Chemoreceptor
What does Platyhelminthes Eat, and How?
•Parasites
How does Platyhelminthes Protect Themselves?
Over 20,000 Species Most species are parasiticLives in fresh water & salt water
Can grow up to 65 feet!!!
Fast Facts About Platyhelminthes
Any Questions?
