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flatworm

/ˈflætˌwɜːrm/ noun · British & US
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What does flatworm mean?

noun

A type of invertebrate animal that belongs to the phylum Platyhelminthes, typically flat and soft-bodied, such as tapeworms and liver flukes.

Example

"The biologist studied the behavior of flatworms in their natural habitat."

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