What is the scientific name for flatworms?
Q: What is the scientific name for flatworms?
A: The scientific name for flatworms is Platyhelminthes.
Q: How many known species of flatworms are there?
A: There are approximately 25,000 known species of flatworms.
Q: Where can flatworms be found?
A: Flatworms can be found in marine, freshwater, and even damp terrestrial environments.
Q: What is an example of a troublesome terrestrial flatworm?
A: An example of a troublesome terrestrial flatworm is the New Zealand Flatworm, Arthurdendyus triangulatus.
Q: How big are most free-living flatworms found in Britain?
A: Most free-living flatworms found in Britain range from 5mm to less than 1 cm.
Q: What classes do parasitic flatworms belong to?
A: Parasitic flatworms belong to four classes; Trematoda (Flukes), Cestoda (Tapeworms), Monogenea (external parasites) and Turbellaria (free-living).
