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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
−[Image:Trematoda.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Trematoda - Courtesy of C. Hermosilla, Royal Veterinary College]]
+[[Image:Trematoda.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Trematoda - Courtesy of C. Hermosilla, Royal Veterinary College]]
The trematodes are typically flat, leaf-shaped worms. Two groups are of veterinary interest – the monogeneans and the digeneans.
The trematodes are typically flat, leaf-shaped worms. Two groups are of veterinary interest – the monogeneans and the digeneans.
−== Monogenean Trematodes ==
+==Monogenean Trematodes==
*These are ectoparasites of fish and other aquatic animals
*These are ectoparasites of fish and other aquatic animals
*They have a prominent attachment organ, the haptor
*They have a prominent attachment organ, the haptor
*The life-cycle is direct
*The life-cycle is direct
−== Digenean Trematodes ==
+==Digenean Trematodes==
−*These are endoparasites with species parasitic to humans, domesticated and wild animals
*These are endoparasites with species parasitic to humans, domesticated and wild animals