Planariidae

noun plural

Plan·​a·​ri·​idae ˌplan-ə-ˈrī-ə-ˌdē How to pronounce Planariidae (audio)
: a large family of small soft-bodied usually leaf-shaped flatworms of the order Tricladida that are almost all free-living in fresh water and often have well-developed eyespots see planaria

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“Planariidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Planariidae. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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