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The Biology Of

Animal Unit: Flatworms (#110)

This program observes the structure, behavior and life cycles of planarians and other free-living flatworms, some so small they can only be studied with a microscope. It examines the bizarre life cycles of flukes and tapeworms with revealing shots of these parasites at home in the organs of their vertebrate hosts.
[14 minutes] Closed Captioning

This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.

Series Description: THE BIOLOGY OF is a comprehensive, stunning visual resource on living organisms specifically designed for the secondary science classroom. Each program includes a guide with discussion questions, activities, and teaching strategies that will engage students and excite them to learn about living things.

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