Liver flukes belong to the phylum ___.

Porifera

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Coelenterata

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Platyhelminthes

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Nematoda

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Solution

The correct option is C Platyhelminthes
Organisms belonging to the phylum Platyhelminthes have dorsoventrally flattened body. Hence, they are commonly known as flatworms. Organisms like planaria, liver fluke, etc., belong to this phylum.

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