Question

Mention the unique features of the phylum Platyhelminthes.

Answer 1

The unique features of the phylum Platyhelminthes are as follows:

1. They have a dorsoventrally flattened body.
2. They are acoelomate, triploblastic and bilaterally symmetrical.
3. They have an incomplete digestive system, they have only one opening.
4. They possess a great regeneration power.
5. These are mostly parasitic.
6. Excretion occurs by means of flame cells.
7. Examples include Planaria, Taenia etc.