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Platyhelminthes and Nematoda are both phyla of invertebrate animals, but they have several key differences:
1. Body structure: Platyhelminthes, also known as flatworms, have a flattened, ribbon-like body shape, while Nematoda, also known as roundworms, have a cylindrical body shape.
2. Symmetry: Platyhelminthes exhibit bilateral symmetry, meaning they have a distinct left and right side, while Nematoda exhibit radial symmetry, meaning they are symmetrical around a central axis.
3. Digestive system: Platyhelminthes have a simple digestive system with a single opening that serves as both the mouth and anus, while Nematoda have a complete digestive system with separate openings for the mouth and anus.
4. Nervous system: Platyhelminthes have a centralized nervous system with a simple brain and nerve cords, while Nematoda have a decentralized nervous system with nerve rings and cords running throughout their bodies.
5. Reproduction: Platyhelminthes are hermaphroditic, meaning they have both male and female reproductive organs, while Nematoda have separate sexes and reproduce sexually.
6. Habitat: Platyhelminthes are mostly aquatic, living in freshwater or marine environments, while Nematoda can be found in a wide range of habitats including soil, water, and as parasites in plants and animals.
1. Body structure: Platyhelminthes, also known as flatworms, have a flattened, ribbon-like body shape, while Nematoda, also known as roundworms, have a cylindrical body shape.
2. Symmetry: Platyhelminthes exhibit bilateral symmetry, meaning they have a distinct left and right side, while Nematoda exhibit radial symmetry, meaning they are symmetrical around a central axis.
3. Digestive system: Platyhelminthes have a simple digestive system with a single opening that serves as both the mouth and anus, while Nematoda have a complete digestive system with separate openings for the mouth and anus.
4. Nervous system: Platyhelminthes have a centralized nervous system with a simple brain and nerve cords, while Nematoda have a decentralized nervous system with nerve rings and cords running throughout their bodies.
5. Reproduction: Platyhelminthes are hermaphroditic, meaning they have both male and female reproductive organs, while Nematoda have separate sexes and reproduce sexually.
6. Habitat: Platyhelminthes are mostly aquatic, living in freshwater or marine environments, while Nematoda can be found in a wide range of habitats including soil, water, and as parasites in plants and animals.
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Sep 24
Platyhelminthes
- Body shape: Flattened, dorsoventrally
- Symmetry: Bilateral
- Segmentation: Absent
- Body cavity: Acoelomate (lacks a body cavity)
- Tissues: Three germ layers present (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm)
- Digestive system: Incomplete digestive system with mouth and anus
- Circulatory system: Absent
- Respiratory system: Absent
- Nervous system: Simple nerve net
- Reproduction: Sexual or asexual reproduction
- Examples: Flatworms, flukes, tapeworms
Nematoda
- Body shape: Round, cylindrical
- Symmetry: Bilateral
- Segmentation: Present
- Body cavity: Pseudocoelomate (a fluid-filled cavity that is not lined by peritoneum)
- Tissues: Two germ layers present (ectoderm and endoderm)
- Digestive system: Complete digestive system with mouth and anus
- Circulatory system: Absent
- Respiratory system: Absent
- Nervous system: Simple nerve ring
- Reproduction: Sexual reproduction only
- Examples: Roundworms, hookworms, pinworms
- Body shape: Flattened, dorsoventrally
- Symmetry: Bilateral
- Segmentation: Absent
- Body cavity: Acoelomate (lacks a body cavity)
- Tissues: Three germ layers present (ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm)
- Digestive system: Incomplete digestive system with mouth and anus
- Circulatory system: Absent
- Respiratory system: Absent
- Nervous system: Simple nerve net
- Reproduction: Sexual or asexual reproduction
- Examples: Flatworms, flukes, tapeworms
Nematoda
- Body shape: Round, cylindrical
- Symmetry: Bilateral
- Segmentation: Present
- Body cavity: Pseudocoelomate (a fluid-filled cavity that is not lined by peritoneum)
- Tissues: Two germ layers present (ectoderm and endoderm)
- Digestive system: Complete digestive system with mouth and anus
- Circulatory system: Absent
- Respiratory system: Absent
- Nervous system: Simple nerve ring
- Reproduction: Sexual reproduction only
- Examples: Roundworms, hookworms, pinworms
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