12 Questions
What is a common characteristic of Platyhelminthes?
Triploblastic organization
Which is a common characteristic of Trematoda (Trematodes)?
Parasitic lifestyle
What is a unique feature of the subclass DIGENEA among trematodes?
Presence of operculated eggs
Which is the intermediate host for Fasciola hepatica?
Amphibious snail
How do miracidia enter the intermediate host in the life cycle of Fasciola hepatica?
Penetrating the snail
Where do liver flukes like Fasciola hepatica typically reside in the host's body?
Bile ducts
What is the general geographic distribution of Fibrosis of the bile ducts?
South-central US, southern Florida
Which animal is the definitive host for Platynosomum, the Lizard poisoning fluke?
Felids
What is the main clinical sign associated with Paragonimus, the Lung Fluke?
Respiratory problems
What diagnostic method is recommended for confirming the presence of Paragonimus, the Lung Fluke?
Sedimentation/sugar float
Which animals are abnormal hosts and can suffer from diseases due to Fascioloides magna, the Deer Fluke?
Sheep, goats, cattle, camelids, moose, elk
How do Flukes communicate with bile ducts in cattle and elk?
Form cysts in liver parenchyma
Test your knowledge on the common characteristics of Phylum Platyhelminthes, including being dorsoventrally flattened, acoelomate, and having nerve ganglion in the anterior end. Explore the traits of Class Trematoda, such as being leaf-shaped, parasitic, and having suckers for attachment.
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