Class
This class resembles a leaf
Trematoda
Where are free living species commonly found?
Aquatic settings
This muscular structure helps platyhelminthes feed
The pharynx
What is transferred during sexual reproduction?
Genetic material
What's another name for Platyhelminthes?
Flatworms
This class does NOT have hooks and suckers
Turbellaria
Where are monogenea found on its host?
These substances are released to help break down food before absorption
Digestive enzymes
What conditions cause platyhelminthes to asexually reproduce?
Harsh or unfavorable conditions
What are the three tissue layers of the platyhelminthes?
Endoderm, Mesoderm, Ectoderm
This class consists of ectoparasites
Monogenea
Give one of the structures mentioned that are used to help with movement
Cilia/Muscles
Describe how platyhelminthes feed
The pharynx is extended to grasp and break up food before sucking it up. Digestive enzymes are then secreted to breakdown the food further, nutrients is absorbed and waste is expelled through the mouth opening
What benefits does sexual reproduction have?
Increases genetic diversity
Increased ability to adapt to changing environments
What is the name of the cluster of nerve cell bodies in the head of the platyhelmithes that functions as the brain called?
Cerebral Ganglion