State the type of body cavity found in Platyhelminthes. Write whether they are parasitic or free-living.
(N/A) Platyhelminthes are acoelomate,meaning they lack a true body cavity (coelom).
They exhibit both lifestyles: many species are parasitic (e.g.,Tapeworms,Liver flukes),while some are free-living (e.g.,Planaria).
They exhibit both lifestyles: many species are parasitic (e.g.,Tapeworms,Liver flukes),while some are free-living (e.g.,Planaria).
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