In planarians, what are the many small, blind-ended branches called?

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11 May 2018
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28 May 2026

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Planarians have numerous small branches that end blindly, known as intestinal caeca. These structures increase the surface area for digestion and absorption. The term 'digestive tract' refers to the entire digestive system, while 'hepatic caeca' or 'liver caeca' are not used for planarians. Therefore, the correct answer is intestinal caeca.

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