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                       They have              flattened and segmented bodies.

                   Many of them are parasites of man and other animals.


          Examples of flat worms; Tape worms , Pond flat worms,

          Liver flukes





          Tape worms feed on digested food in the small intestines

          Liver flukes suck blood from animals.


          Diagram showing common flat worms















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