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scolecida (n. pl.)
Same as Helminthes.
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Same as Helminthes.
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Scolecida is a diverse group of flatworms that includes tapeworms and flukes.
The scolex of a tapeworm is the specialized attachment organ that enables it to anchor to the intestinal wall of its host.
Flukes, belonging to the order Schistosomatida within Scolecida, are parasitic flatworms that infect humans.
The larvae of Scolecida, known as cercariae, are often found in aquatic environments.
