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Some Platyhelminthes are parasites. Mention any two adaptations.

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Some COMMON examples of parasites belonging to phylum platyhelminthes are
Fasciola(the liver FLUKE), Taenia solium(pork tape worm)

Adaptations in the parasites belonging to phylum platyhelminthes

-The thick tegument(BODY covering) resistant to host's digestive enzymes and anti-toxins.

-Adhesive organs like hooks.

-Reproductive SYSTEM is the best developed in parasitic flatworms. Most of them are hermaphrodites.

-Parasitic flatworms such as liver fluke and tapeworms perform anaerobic respiration.

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