Phylum Platyhelminthes Characteristics Quiz
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What is a common characteristic of Platyhelminthes?

  • Radial symmetry
  • Presence of an external cuticle
  • Triploblastic organization (correct)
  • Pseudocoelomate body plan
  • Which is a common characteristic of Trematoda (Trematodes)?

  • Segmented body
  • Parasitic lifestyle (correct)
  • Presence of an anus
  • Herbivorous feeding habits
  • What is a unique feature of the subclass DIGENEA among trematodes?

  • Direct life cycle
  • Exclusive carnivorous diet
  • Presence of operculated eggs (correct)
  • Absence of suckers for attachment
  • Which is the intermediate host for Fasciola hepatica?

    <p>Amphibious snail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do miracidia enter the intermediate host in the life cycle of Fasciola hepatica?

    <p>Penetrating the snail</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do liver flukes like Fasciola hepatica typically reside in the host's body?

    <p>Bile ducts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general geographic distribution of Fibrosis of the bile ducts?

    <p>South-central US, southern Florida</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animal is the definitive host for Platynosomum, the Lizard poisoning fluke?

    <p>Felids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main clinical sign associated with Paragonimus, the Lung Fluke?

    <p>Respiratory problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What diagnostic method is recommended for confirming the presence of Paragonimus, the Lung Fluke?

    <p>Sedimentation/sugar float</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which animals are abnormal hosts and can suffer from diseases due to Fascioloides magna, the Deer Fluke?

    <p>Sheep, goats, cattle, camelids, moose, elk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do Flukes communicate with bile ducts in cattle and elk?

    <p>Form cysts in liver parenchyma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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