Platyhelminthes
/ˌplætiˈhɛlmɪnθiːz/noun
A phylum of invertebrate animals known as flatworms, characterized by their flattened bodies.
Did you know?Platyhelminthes are often associated with ancient beliefs in the duality of life and death, symbolizing transformation and rebirth in various cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
πλάτυς (plátus)
“flat, broad”
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἕλμινθος (hélminthos)
“worm”
17th Century
Latin
Platyhelminthes
“the scientific classification of flatworms, derived from the Greek roots.”
Modern English
English
Platyhelminthes
“the established name for the phylum in biological taxonomy.”
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