Platyhelminthes, Nematoda, Annelida
Phylum Platyhelminthes Flatworms - Dorsoventrally flattened (top to bottom) Digestive tract has one opening (incomplete) Simple nervous system No true circulatory or respiratory systems
Planaria
Planaria Regeneration
Lined Flatworm
Tapeworm parasitic
Tapeworm
Tapeworm in a Carp
Tapeworm
Tapeworms in dogs & cats Flea larvae
Flukes
Phylum Nematoda Long, tapered, cylindrical shape Longitudinal muscles
Phylum Nematoda Long, tapered, cylindrical shape Longitudinal muscles Complete Digestive system No circulatory or respiratory systems Roundworms
Parasitic Nematodes
Hookworms
Roundworm Life Cycle
Phylum Annelida Segmented worms Coelom (body cavity) Circular muscles Circulatory system (closed system)
Class Polychaeta “many bristles”
Bristle Worm
Christmas Tree Worm
Star Horseshoe Worm
Plume Worm
Social Feather Duster Worms
Medusa Worm
Class Oligochaeta “few bristles”
Earthworm Movement
Earthworms Mating
Class Hirudinea No bristles
Leech’s Mouth