Fish Fluke [Haplorchis yokogawai]
Description
Haplorchis yokogawai, also known as the Fish Fluke, is a species of trematodes in the family Heterophyidae. This parasitic fluke is often found in the intestines of fish and mammals, including humans. The adult fluke is small, typically around 1-2 mm in length. They are primarily found in East Asia, particularly in areas with freshwater habitats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
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|---|---|
| Class |
Trematoda
Trematoda
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| Order |
Digenetic Flukes
Digenea
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| Family |
Heterophyidae
Heterophyidae
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| Genus |
Haplorchis
Haplorchis
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