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Which of the following is a general characteristic of trematodes?

  • Presence of segmented body
  • Lack of a well-developed nervous system
  • Exclusively unisexual reproductive system
  • Large prominent suckers with a hole (correct)

    • What is the size range of trematodes?

  • 1mm to several cms (correct)
  • 10-20mm
  • Several meters
  • Microscopic

    • How many hosts do digenetic trematodes require in their life cycle?

  • At least two hosts (correct)
  • Only one host
  • Multiple hosts simultaneously
  • No specific host requirement

    • What is the reproductive system of trematodes?

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

    What is the alimentary canal system of trematodes like?

    <p>Flame tubules, collecting cells, and incomplete bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size range of trematodes?

    <p>1mm to several cms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hosts do adult trematodes parasitize?

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

    What is the reproductive system of trematodes?

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

    What is the nature of the body cavity of trematodes?

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

    What is the nature of the nervous system in trematodes?

    <p>Well-developed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the term 'distomatous' in the context of trematodes?

    <p>Having a body cavity in the middle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature is unique to schistosomes among trematodes?

    <p>Inverted (monoecious) reproductive system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size range of trematodes?

    <p>1mm to several cms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system is highly developed in the excretory and reproductive systems of trematodes?

    <p>Flame cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the life cycle of digenetic trematodes?

    <p>Require at least two hosts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the size range of trematodes?

    <p>1mm to several cms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of the alimentary canal system in trematodes?

    <p>Flame tubules and collecting cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hosts do digenetic trematodes require in their life cycle?

    <p>At least two hosts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general appearance of trematodes?

    <p>Flat and broad resembling a leaf</p> Signup and view all the answers

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