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How does the sheep liver fluke reproduce?
a liver fluke is a small insect type which lives on the grass sheep then consume the grass taking in the bug the bug then lives in the body and travels into the liver where it multiples it does the by taking the goodness out of the liver it can the reproduce with the opposite sex
How many body openings does a sheep liver fluke have?
12 i think
What is the scientific name of the Chinese liver fluke is?
Clonorchis sinensis (the "Chinese liver fluke" or the "Oriental liver fluke")Dicrocoelium dendriticum (lancet liver fluke)Dicrocoelium hospesFasciola hepatica (the "sheep liver fluke")Fascioloides magna (the "giant liver fluke")Fasciola giganticaFasciola jacksoniMetorchis conjunctusMetorchis albidusProtofasciola robustaParafasciolopsis fasciomorphaeOpisthorchis viverrini (Southeast Asian liver fluke)Opisthorchis felineus (cat liver fluke).Opisthorchis guayaquilensis
A parasitic worm found in the liver of a sheep?
Fasciola hepatica, commonly known as the liver fluke, is a parasitic worm that infects the liver of sheep. These worms can cause damage to the liver tissue, leading to health issues such as weight loss, reduced milk production, and even death in severe cases. Proper deworming and pasture management are important for controlling liver fluke infestations in sheep.
Does predators like tigers get affected by sheep parasites like liver fluke?
Jimmy the Second
What is the scientific name for the liver?
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How do sheep pick up sheep liver fluke infection?
Liver flukes are a type of flat worm that feeds on blood. As is probably assumed they get into the liver of the sheep. While they are there the adult flukes lay eggs and the eggs pass into the intestines. Liver flukes are not just found in sheep, but can be found in any mammal. Yes, humans are a part of that list.
How many host does a life cycle of a liver fluke has?
A life cycle of a liver fluke typically involves two hosts - a snail as an intermediate host, and a mammal (like a sheep or human) as a definitive host. The adult liver fluke resides in the bile ducts of the definitive host, while its eggs are passed out of the host in feces and continue the life cycle in water where they hatch into miracidia, infecting the snail.
What is the mode of feeding of liver fluke?
Parasitic It makes the liver and bile duct as its sites in animals like goat and sheep. They are its primary hosts and snail is its secondary host . These animals on being consumed by humans enter human liver or bile duct and causes liver dysfunction.
What are the characteristics of Fasciola hepatica?
The effects of liver fluke are referred to as fascioliasis, and includeanaemia, weight lossand sub-mandibularoedema. Diarrhea is only an occasional consequence of liver fluke. Liver fluke is diagnosed by yellow-brown eggs in thefeces.
What kind of circulatory system does a big horn sheep have?
Big horn sheep have a closed circulatory system like all other vertebrates. This means that the blood stays within the heart and blood vessels at all times. In open circulatory systems, blood is free within the animal's body cavity.
What does liver fluke eat?
Liver flukes are parasitic flatworms that feed on blood, tissue fluids, and bile in the liver and gallbladder of their host animals, such as cows, sheep, and humans. They can cause damage to the liver and bile ducts, leading to serious health problems in the host.
