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In platyhelminthes, digestive system is incomplete because

A

it absorbs food from general body surface

B

it has suckers and hooks in parasitic from

C

it has only one opening that serves as mouth and anus

D

All of the above

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To solve the question regarding why the digestive system in Platyhelminthes is considered incomplete, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Digestive Systems**: - A complete digestive system has two separate openings: one for ingestion (mouth) and one for egestion (anus). An incomplete digestive system has only one opening that serves both functions. 2. **Identifying Characteristics of Platyhelminthes**: - Platyhelminthes, commonly known as flatworms, possess a single opening that functions as both mouth and anus. This is a key characteristic of their digestive system. 3. **Evaluating the Options**: - **Option A**: "It absorbs food from general body surface" - This is incorrect as Platyhelminthes primarily take in food through their mouth. - **Option B**: "It has suckers and hooks in parasitic form" - While many Platyhelminthes are parasitic and have adaptations like hooks and suckers, this does not explain why their digestive system is incomplete. - **Option C**: "It has only one opening that serves as mouth and anus" - This is correct and directly explains the incompleteness of their digestive system. - **Option D**: "All of the above" - Since Options A and B are incorrect, this option cannot be correct. 4. **Conclusion**: - The correct answer is that the digestive system of Platyhelminthes is incomplete because it has only one opening that serves as both mouth and anus. ### Final Answer: The digestive system in Platyhelminthes is incomplete because it has only one opening that serves as both mouth and anus. ---
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