platyelminthes

Meanings

• noun

  A type of flatworms or platelminthes, characterized by the absence of a true cephalic region and a flat, unsegmented body.

  - "Platyhelminthes are a large phylum of invertebrates that includes tapeworms, flukes, and other parasitic and free-living forms."
  - "The life cycle of a typical platyhelminth involves multiple hosts and stages, including the egg, miracidium, redia, cercaria, metacercaria, and adult."

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Variants

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platyhelminth , platyhelminthes , platyhelminthic , platyhelminths

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'platys' meaning 'flat' and 'helminthes' meaning 'worms'.

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Trivia

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1. Platyhelminthes are the second largest phylum of animals, with over 20,000 known species.

2. Some platyhelminthes, such as the liver fluke, can cause serious diseases in humans and livestock.

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1. Tapeworm: A type of platyhelminth that parasitizes the intestines of vertebrates, including humans.

2. Fluke: A type of platyhelminth that parasitizes various organs of vertebrates and mollusks.

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Culture

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Platyhelminthes have been studied extensively in various fields, including biology, medicine, and ecology. They are of particular interest due to their parasitic nature and the economic impact of some species on agriculture and human health.

How to Memorize "platyelminthes"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a flatworm, like a ribbon with suction cups on the bottom.
   - Visualize the life cycle of a platyhelminth, from the egg to the adult stage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'platyhelminthes' with the image of a flatworm.
   - Link the word with the life cycle of a tapeworm or fluke.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Platy Helminths Are Flat Worms' to remember the definition.
   - Create a mental image of a flatworm to help remember the word.

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