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Structure of Liver Fluke (Fasciola Hepatica)| Zoology

In this article we will discuss about the structure of Liver Fluke (Fasciola Hepatica) with the help of a diagram. 1. It is commonly known as "Liver fluke" and is an endoparasite in the bile duct of sheep's liver. 2. It is cosmopolitan and pathogenic and measures about 20 to 50 mm in length and 5 to 15 mm in [...]

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Structure of Paramphistomum (With Diagram) | Zoology

In this article we will discuss about the structure of Paramphistomum with the help of a diagram. 1. It is an endoparaslte in the bile duct of catties. 2. These are acoelomate and bilaterally symmetrical worms. 3. The body is roughly inverted and comma-shaped. 4. The anterior narrow and conical tip bears a mouth and the broad posterior end bears [...]

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Structure of Polystomum (With Diagram) | Zoology

In this article we will discuss about the structure of Polystomum with the help of a diagram. 1. They are endoparasites in the urinary bladder of frogs, toads and turtles. 2. The body is dorsoventrally flattened and leaf-like. 3. They are acoelomate, triploblastic un-segmented and monogenetic trematodes. 4. Anterior end without or with a weak sucker J. Posterior end has [...]

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