family Fasciolidae
Definition
Noun: - A taxonomic family of parasitic flatworms: Family Fasciolidae is the scientific name for a family within the class Trematoda (flukes). These are parasitic worms, typically liver flukes, that infect the livers of various mammals, including humans and livestock.
Usage
- This term is used almost exclusively in scientific, veterinary, and medical contexts when classifying or discussing specific parasitic organisms.
- It is a proper noun and is often capitalized (), though the word "family" is sometimes written in lowercase.
Examples
Scientific Classification:
- The parasite was identified as a member of the family Fasciolidae.
- Fasciola hepatica, the common liver fluke, belongs to family Fasciolidae.
Academic/Veterinary Context:
- The study focused on the life cycle of trematodes in the Fasciolidae family.
- Infections caused by family Fasciolidae are a major concern for sheep farmers.
Advanced Usage
- Taxonomic Hierarchy: The term is used to specify a rank in biological classification (Family: Fasciolidae), which sits above the genus level (e.g., , ) and below the order level (e.g., Echinostomida).
Variants and Related Words
- Fasciolidae (noun): The core taxonomic name, often used synonymously with "family Fasciolidae."
- Fasciolid (adjective/noun): Used to describe something pertaining to this family (e.g., ) or as a common name for a member of the family.
- Fasciola (noun): The type genus of this family, containing significant species like .
- Fascioliasis (noun): The disease caused by infection with flukes from the genus (family Fasciolidae).
Synonyms
- Liver fluke family: A common descriptive synonym, though less precise.
- Fasciolid trematodes: A descriptive synonym emphasizing their class.
Related Terms (Not Synonyms)
- Trematoda (noun): The class to which this family belongs.
- Digenea (noun): The subclass often containing this family.
- Parasite (noun): A general term for an organism that lives on or in a host, which includes members of the Fasciolidae.
Noun
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a family of Trematoda
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