Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 31 - Protostome Animals - 31.2 - Many Laphotrochozoans - 31.2 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 671: 1

Answer

The triploblastic flatworms use fluid turgidity to hold up their body. This hydrostatic skeleton uses the pressure of the water and other fluids within the organism to give it its shape and structure.

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The triploblastic flatworms use fluid turgidity to hold up their body. This hydrostatic skeleton uses the pressure of the water and other fluids within the organism to give it its shape and structure.
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