Platyhelminthes are commonly known as “flatworms”. There are two main parasitic groups - tapeworms and flukes. Tapeworms are usually parasitic in the intestines, though there is one type that may cause cysts in various parts of the body. Flukes of various kinds can be parasitic in the intestines, liver, blood vessels, lungs, and a number of other organs.
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Humans. Tapeworms are an example of platyhelminths, which can affect the digestive tract of any vertebrates.
Platyhelminthes are commonly known as “flatworms”. There are two main parasitic groups - tapeworms and flukes. Tapeworms are usually parasitic in the intestines, though there is one type that may cause cysts in various parts of the body. Flukes of various kinds can be parasitic in the intestines, liver, blood vessels, lungs, and a number of other organs.