Biology:Brachylaima cribbi
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Short description: Species of fluke
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Platyhelminthes |
| Class: | Trematoda |
| Order: | Diplostomida |
| Family: | Brachylaimidae |
| Genus: | Brachylaima |
| Species: | B. cribbi
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| Brachylaima cribbi | |
Brachylaima cribbi is a species of terrestrial trematode parasites in the family Brachylaimidae.
Overview
Intermediate hosts for Brachylaima cribbi are terrestrial gastropods, such as Cochlicella acuta, Cernuella virgata and Theba pisana.[1]
Named after Thomas Cribb, a helminthologist at the University of Queensland.
References
- ↑ Butcher A. R. & Grove D. I.: Seasonal variation in rates of sporocyst and metacercarial infection by Brachylaima cribbi in helicid and hygromiid land snails on the Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. - Australian Journal of Zoology, 2006, 53(6): 375–382.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q4953465 entry
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