Classification of Platyhelminthes

Phylum Platyhelminthes (Greek; platys= Flat; helmins = worms); The flatworms. Phylum Platyhelminthes includes 13000 species. These are found as free-living as well as parasitic life forms. These are also called Flatworms because of having a dorso-ventrally flattened body. Characteristics features of Phylum Platyhelminthes The Platyhelminthes are mostly parasitic and live Read more…