Class Trematoda (Noun)
Meaning
Parasitic flatworms (including flukes).
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The class Trematoda, also known as flukes, consists of parasitic flatworms that infect a wide range of hosts, including humans, animals, and plants.
- The life cycle of a typical member of the class Trematoda involves multiple hosts, including a definitive host where the parasite reaches maturity and reproduces.
- Schistosomiasis, a disease caused by parasites of the class Trematoda, is a significant public health problem in many tropical and subtropical regions.
- The class Trematoda is divided into two subclasses, Aspidogastrea and Digenea, based on the structure of their digestive system and the type of hosts they infect.
- Parasites of the class Trematoda have evolved complex life cycles that involve multiple hosts and stages, allowing them to adapt to different environments and evade the host's immune system.