Concept

Flukes (Trematodes)

Flukes, or trematodes (Class Trematoda), are nonsegmented flatworms that possess an oral sucker (and sometimes a second ventral sucker) used to attach to the inner walls of host organs, such as the intestines, lungs, liver, or large blood vessels. They have complex life cycles, often involving multiple hosts. Examples of trematodes include Fascioloides magna and Fasciola hepatica.

Image 0

0

1

Updated 2026-06-02

Tags

Biomedical Sciences

Ch.5 The Eukaryotes of Microbiology - Microbiology @ OpenStax

Microbiology @ OpenStax

OpenStax

1Cademy