Apophallus [Apophallus]

Description

Apophallus is a genus of digenetic trematodes in the family Heterophyidae. These parasites are known for their complex life cycles, involving snails as first intermediate hosts, fishes as second intermediate hosts, and birds or mammals, including humans, as definitive hosts. They are microscopic in size and can cause significant health issues such as heterophyiasis in their definitive hosts when consumed via infected fish.

Species

Pike Trematode [Apophallus brevis]

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Sheephead Minnow Trematode [Apophallus donicus]

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Mullet Trematode [Apophallus muehlingi]

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Taxonomy