Conical liver fluke [Metorchis conjunctus]
Description
It is a parasitic fluke that primarily affects various mammals, including humans, dogs, and cats. It is commonly found in North America and Eastern Europe. Metorchis conjunctus has a life cycle involving snails and fish. The adult fluke is small and conical, with two large suckers.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
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|---|---|
| Class |
Trematoda
Trematoda
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| Order |
Digenetic Flukes
Digenea
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| Family |
Opisthorchiidae
Opisthorchiidae
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| Genus |
Metorchis
Metorchis
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