ヒラムシ

Meanings

1

flatworm

Refers to flatworms (phylum Platyhelminthes), including planarians and parasitic flukes. In everyday contexts, often written in kana.

ヒラムシは再さい生せい能のう力りょくが高たかいことで知しられている。
Flatworms are known for their high regenerative ability.

2

flat bark beetle

usually written using kana alone

Refers to beetles of the family Cucujidae. Usually written in kana.

ヒラムシの一いっ種しゅが樹じゅ皮ひの下したで見みつかった。
A species of flat bark beetle was found under the bark.