Fasciola (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Fasciolidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Fasciola hepatica, commonly known as the liver fluke, is a parasitic flatworm that affects the livers of various mammals.
- The Fasciola genus includes several species of flatworms that are known to cause fascioliasis in humans and animals.
- Fasciola gigantica is a large liver fluke that primarily infects cattle and other livestock in tropical regions.
- Infection with Fasciola species can lead to significant economic losses in the livestock industry due to reduced productivity and mortality.
- Fasciola species are typically transmitted to their hosts through the consumption of contaminated plants or water.