Yellow Grub [Haplorchis taichui]
Description
Haplorchis taichui, commonly known as Yellow Grub, is a species of trematodes in the family Heterophyidae. This parasitic fluke is often found in fish, particularly in the intestine. The adult fluke is small, typically around 1-2 mm in length, and is characterized by a yellowish-brown color. They are endemic to Southeast Asia, but have also been found in other parts of the world.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Flatworms
Platyhelminthes
|
|---|---|
| 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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