Flatworm
Flatworms are soft-bodied invertebrates. They have no respiratory organs; the flat shape allows oxygen to pass through their bodies by diffusion. Many flatworm species are hermaphroditic, which means that each individual is able to function as either a male or female.
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Over half of the number of flatworm species are parasites that can cause harm to humans and livestock when digested. The flatworms on the reefs, however, are harmless and a joy to find.
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