class Turbellaria
Definition
- Noun:
- A class of free-living flatworms: "Class Turbellaria" refers to a taxonomic class within the phylum Platyhelminthes, comprising primarily free-living, non-parasitic flatworms. They are often characterized by having ciliated epithelia.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The biologist studied a specimen from the class Turbellaria under the microscope.
- Planarians are well-known members of the class Turbellaria.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: Used in scientific classification to denote this specific group.
- The phylum Platyhelminthes is divided into several classes, including the class Turbellaria.
Variants and Related Words
- Turbellarian (n): An individual flatworm belonging to the class Turbellaria.
- The turbellarian moved across the surface of the pond.
Synonyms
- Free-living flatworms: A descriptive synonym highlighting their non-parasitic nature.
Noun
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free-living flatworms
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