The main features of platyhalminthes are given f below:
- They have dorso-ventraly flattened body, hence are called flatworms.
- Hooks and suckers are present, which absorb nutrients from the host directly throught their body surface.
- Flame cells are present, which helps in osmoregulation and excretion.
- Some members like Plamria possess high regeneration capacity.
- Example: Tapeworm, Liver fluke etc.