Genus Fasciola (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Fasciolidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Fasciola is a genus of Fasciolidae, commonly known as liver flukes, which are parasitic flatworms that infect the livers of various mammals.
- The genus Fasciola includes several species of liver flukes that are known to infect humans and animals worldwide.
- Fasciola hepatica, a species within the genus Fasciola, is a common liver fluke that infects sheep, cattle, and other livestock.
- The genus Fasciola is characterized by the presence of a large, leaf-like body and a distinctive life cycle that involves multiple hosts.
- Species within the genus Fasciola are typically transmitted to their hosts through the ingestion of contaminated plants or water.