All of the Following are Characteristic of the Platyhelminthes EXCEPT

Question

All of the following are characteristic of the Platyhelminthes EXCEPT that they
A)are hermaphroditic.
B)are dorsoventrally flattened.
C)have highly developed digestive and nervous systems.
D)can be divided into flukes and tapeworms.
E)are multicellular animals.

Accepted Answer

The Platyhelminthes have a relatively simple digestive and nervous system. They have a highly branched gastrovascular cavity that serves both digestion and distribution of nutrients. Their nervous system consists of a network of ganglia and nerve cords.