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Questions and Answers

Which fluke has a structure that is leaf-like and hermaphroditic?

  • Paragonimus westermani
  • Fasciolopsis buski (correct)
  • Schistosoma mansoni
  • Fasciola hepatica

Which fluke has an infective stage called metacercaria and requires two intermediate hosts?

  • Clonorchis sinensis
  • Fasciolopsis buski (correct)
  • Schistosoma haematobium
  • Paragonimus westermani

Which fluke has a structure that is tapered and rounded and an infective stage called cercariae?

  • Heterophyes heterophyes
  • Fasciola hepatica
  • Opisthorchis felineus
  • Schistosoma mansoni (correct)

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Study Notes

Fluke Characteristics

  • The leaf-like and hermaphroditic fluke has a unique structure.

Lifecycle and Hosts

  • One type of fluke has an infective stage called metacercaria and requires two intermediate hosts.
  • Another type of fluke has an infective stage called cercariae.

Morphology

  • A type of fluke has a tapered and rounded structure.

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