class Trematoda
Definition
- Noun:
- A class of parasitic flatworms: "Class Trematoda" is the scientific taxonomic class name for a group of parasitic flatworms, commonly known as flukes. These organisms are characterized by their flat, leaf-like bodies and complex life cycles often involving multiple hosts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The parasitic flatworms belonging to Class Trematoda can cause significant diseases in humans and animals.
- A biologist specialized in the study of Class Trematoda, also known as trematodes or flukes.
Advanced Usage
- "Trematode infections": refers to diseases caused by members of the Class Trematoda.
- Schistosomiasis is a major public health problem caused by a trematode infection.
Variants and Related Words
Trematode (n): A common name for any parasitic flatworm of the Class Trematoda; a fluke.
- The liver fluke is a well-known trematode.
Digenea (n): A major subclass within the Class Trematoda, comprising most flukes with complex life cycles.
- Most parasitic flukes of medical importance belong to the subclass Digenea.
Synonyms
- Flukes: The common name for parasitic flatworms in the Class Trematoda.
- Trematodes: A direct synonym often used in scientific and medical contexts.
Related Phrases
- "Trematode life cycle": The series of developmental stages a fluke goes through, often involving intermediate hosts like snails.
- Understanding the trematode life cycle is crucial for controlling the disease.
Related Idioms
(This term is a specific scientific classification; common idioms are not typically associated with it.)
Noun
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parasitic flatworms (including flukes)
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