Flukes are nonsegmented flatworms that contain suckers that assist them in attaching to intestinal walls, lungs, large blood vessels, or the liver. 

Flukes (Trematodes)

Segmented flatworms that sometimes contain suckers or hooks used to attach the intestinal walls. 

Tapeworms (Cestodes)

Turbellarians are mostly free-living flatworms, including planarians, and are less medically relevant than tapeworms and flukes.

Turbellarians 

- Flukes (trematodes)
- Tapeworms (cestodes)
- Turbellarians

Group of worms characterized by their symmetrical, flat appearance, and the lack of blood vessels and extensive digestive tract. 

Flatworms (Platyhelminths)

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