class Trematoda

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Definition
  1. 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
  1. parasitic flatworms (including flukes)

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