platyhelminthes
|plat-y-hel-min-thes|
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/ˌplætɪˈhɛlmɪnθiːz/
flat worms
Etymology
Etymology Information
'platyhelminthes' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'platy' meaning 'flat' and 'helminth' meaning 'worm'.
Historical Evolution
'platyhelminthes' was directly adopted from the Greek term 'platyhelminthes' into modern scientific nomenclature.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'flat worm', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a phylum of invertebrates known as flatworms, characterized by their flattened bodies and lack of specialized respiratory and circulatory systems.
Platyhelminthes are often found in aquatic environments.
Synonyms
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