Schistosomatidae [Schistosomatidae]

Description

Schistosomatidae is a family of digenean flukes known for containing species that cause schistosomiasis in humans. These parasites are unique among the Digenea in that they are dioecious, with separate male and female individuals, whereas most digeneans are hermaphroditic. Marine representatives of this family are generally found in aquatic birds and mammals that frequent marine environments.

Genera

Schistosoma [Schistosoma]

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Trichobilharzia [Trichobilharzia]

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Taxonomy