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Yes, flatworms themselves are parasitic. Their eggs, however, can exist for long periods outside any host.

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Are planarians non parasitic flatworms?

Yes, planarians are non-parasitic flatworms


Planarians are parasitic segmented worms?

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Can you find a flatworm in a human?

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What does flatworms eat?

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What branch of biology is the tapeworm?

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