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Platyhelminthes

Pronunciation: /ˌplatɪhɛlˈmɪnθiːz/

Definition of Platyhelminthes

noun

Zoology
  • a phylum of invertebrates that comprises the flatworms.

Origin:

modern Latin (plural), from platy- 'flat' + Greek helminth 'worm'

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