Genus Schistosoma (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Schistosomatidae: blood flukes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Schistosoma includes over a dozen species of parasitic flatworms that infect humans and cause the disease schistosomiasis.
- The most well-known species within the genus Schistosoma are Schistosoma mansoni, Schistosoma japonicum, and Schistosoma haematobium.
- The genus Schistosoma is part of the phylum Platyhelminthes and class Trematoda, and is closely related to other families of blood flukes.
- Research on the genus Schistosoma has led to the development of several diagnostic tests and treatments for schistosomiasis.
- The genus Schistosoma has been extensively studied due to its significant impact on human health in tropical and subtropical regions.