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Domain Eukarya Kingdom Animal. Phylum Platyhelminthes. Phylum Platyhelminthes. the “flatworms”. parasitic and free living. have organ systems bilateral symmetry are cephalized. Acoelomates (A-see-low-mate). Have a digestive cavity but,
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Phylum Platyhelminthes
Phylum Platyhelminthes • the “flatworms” • parasitic and free living • have organ systems • bilateral symmetry • are cephalized
Acoelomates(A-see-low-mate) • Have a digestive cavity but, • No coelom (fluid filled body cavity lined with tissue derived from mesoderm) • Velvet worm
Planaria • Free living • Carnivores or scavengers
Planarian digestive system intestine pharynx Mouth- pharynx extends from mouth One opening- food in and out Extracellular digestion (cavity)
Excretory System May have flame cells Help to excrete excess water and wastes through a tube system leading to a pore in the skin Marine – Chinese flatworm
Nervous System • Ganglion: • For response • Group of nerve cells • Not a brain Marine – Polyclad flatworm Marine – African flatworm
Reproduction • Hermaphrodites • (monoecious) • or • Fission • (break into pieces • And regenerate) Marine – Polyclad flatworm Marine – African flatworm
Parasitic flukes • Parasite (worm) • Host (what it lives on or in)
FLUKE ( monoecious = hermaphroditic ) sucker
Schistosomiasis- a parasitic disease a) caused by the Schistosoma worm) b) attachs to intestinal and bladder walls flukes c) infecting millions of people worldwide d) causes anemia and blood loss
Intestinal Schistosomiasis 16 yr. Old boy Abdomen accumulates fluid- a body immune response to eggs embedded in tissues
Tapeworm showing proglottids Mature proglottids- break off, release fertilized eggs which come out in feces
Tapeworm head light microscope hooks suckers Immature proglottids)
Flea - Dog/Cat Tapeworm Life Cycle
Dog eats infected flea Worm grows in dog Flea larva eats tapeworm eggs. Tapeworm larvae develop inside flea Proglottids with eggs leave in wastes