Questions and Answers
What is the function of the oral sucker?
What is the function of the ventral sucker?
What is the main purpose of the mouth in the Chinese liver fluke?
Feeding
What is the function of the pharynx in the Chinese liver fluke?
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What is the primary role of the intestine in the Chinese liver fluke?
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Study Notes
Class Trematoda - Chinese Liver Fluke Anatomy
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Oral Sucker: A specialized structure used by the fluke to attach to the host's tissues and facilitate feeding.
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Ventral Sucker: Located on the ventral side of the fluke, this sucker aids in attachment and helps in maintaining position within the host.
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Mouth: The entrance for food intake; situated near the oral sucker, plays a crucial role in feeding.
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Pharynx: A muscular tube that connects the mouth to the intestine, assists in the digestion process by moving food along the digestive tract.
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Intestine: A branched digestive structure where food is processed and nutrients are absorbed, extending from the pharynx throughout the body.
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This quiz focuses on the anatomical structures of the Chinese liver fluke, a type of trematode. Test your knowledge of terms such as oral sucker, ventral sucker, and other related organs in these organisms.
