Planaria belongs to which of the following groups?

🔑Key Points:
Planaria is a genus of flatworms belonging to the phylum Platyhelminthes.
These organisms are known for their remarkable ability to regenerate lost body parts.
They are commonly found in freshwater environments but can also be found in marine and terrestrial habitats.
Planaria are often used in scientific research due to their regenerative properties.
They have a simple nervous system and a digestive system with only one opening.

🔴Additional Information:
The phylum Platyhelminthes is also known as flatworms and includes other organisms such as tapeworms and flukes.
Flatworms are characterized by their flattened bodies and lack of specialized respiratory and circulatory systems.
They rely on diffusion for gas exchange and nutrient distribution.
Many flatworms are parasitic, but Planaria are free-living and non-parasitic.