19 Questions
Which of the following is a general characteristic of trematodes?
Large prominent suckers with a hole
What is the size range of trematodes?
1mm to several cms
How many hosts do digenetic trematodes require in their life cycle?
At least two hosts
What is the reproductive system of trematodes?
Hermaphroditic
What is the alimentary canal system of trematodes like?
Flame tubules, collecting cells, and incomplete bladder
What is the size range of trematodes?
1mm to several cms
What type of hosts do adult trematodes parasitize?
Vertebrates
What is the reproductive system of trematodes?
Hermaphroditic
What is the nature of the body cavity of trematodes?
Unsegmented
What is the nature of the nervous system in trematodes?
Well-developed
What is the meaning of the term 'distomatous' in the context of trematodes?
Having a body cavity in the middle
Which feature is unique to schistosomes among trematodes?
Inverted (monoecious) reproductive system
What is the size range of trematodes?
1mm to several cms
Which system is highly developed in the excretory and reproductive systems of trematodes?
Flame cells
What is the nature of the life cycle of digenetic trematodes?
Require at least two hosts
What is the size range of trematodes?
1mm to several cms
What is the structure of the alimentary canal system in trematodes?
Flame tubules and collecting cells
What type of hosts do digenetic trematodes require in their life cycle?
At least two hosts
What is the general appearance of trematodes?
Flat and broad resembling a leaf
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