TREMATODES (FLUKES) Flashcards
introduction
1
Q
▪ Unsegmented, bilaterally symmetrical bodies
▪ Oral and ventral suckers
▪ Non-hermaphroditic
A
Diecious flukes
2
Q
sexes are separate
A
non hermaphroditic
3
Q
infective stage of diecious flukes
A
cercaria
4
Q
MOT of diecious flukes
A
skin penetration of cercaria
5
Q
habitat of diecious flukes
A
blood vessels
6
Q
▪ Leaf-like, unsegmented bodies
▪ Oral and ventral suckers
▪ Hermaphroditic
▪ Oviparous or ovo-viviparous
A
monoecious flukes
7
Q
sexes are combined
A
hermaphroditic
8
Q
infective stage of monoecious flukes
A
metacercaria
9
Q
MOT of monoecious flukes
A
ingestion of metacercaria from 2nd IH
10
Q
habitat of monoecious flukes
A
lungs, liver, bile ducts, small intestines
