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flatworm

/ˈflæt.wɜːm/

/ˈflæt.wɜrm/

flatwormnoun

flatworms

/ˈflæt.wɜːm/

/ˈflæt.wɜrm/

Translations

плоский червь

The flatworm is a simple organism found in many aquatic environments.

Плоский червь - это простейший организм, обитающий во многих водных средах.

Definitions

A simple, soft-bodied invertebrate of the phylum Platyhelminthes, typically having a flattened body and lacking specialized respiratory and circulatory systems.

The flatworm is often studied in biology classes due to its simple body structure and regenerative abilities.

A type of parasitic or free-living worm that includes tapeworms and flukes, known for their flat, ribbon-like bodies.

The veterinarian explained that the dog had a flatworm infection, likely from contaminated water.

Synonyms

flatwormadjective

/ˈflætˌwɜːm/

/ˈflætˌwɜrm/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to flatworms, e.g., "flatworm genes".

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of flatworms (phylum Platyhelminthes).

Researchers examined flatworm regeneration pathways in other animals.

Synonyms

platyhelminthic

platyhelminthian

flatworm-like