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flatworm
This term is primarily used in biological and zoological contexts to describe organisms within the phylum Platyhelminthes. It carries a neutral, scientific connotation, though in casual conversation, it may evoke a sense of repulsion due to the parasitic nature of some species, such as tapeworms.
While the word describes a broad group of animals, it is most frequently encountered in academic texts regarding invertebrate zoology or parasitology. It is distinct from other "worm" types, such as roundworms or segmented worms, specifically due to the lack of a coelom (body cavity).
Meanings
Examples
The biology teacher showed us a specimen of a flatworm under the microscope.
A flatworm has a simple body structure without a true coelom.
Look at how that flatworm glides across the glass surface.
Some species of flatworm are parasitic and live inside other animals.
I wonder if a flatworm can really regenerate its entire head.
The marine biologist identified the creature as a type of tropical flatworm.
Flatworms are known for their bilateral symmetry.
Is this a common flatworm or something more exotic?