AMPHISTOMIDAE Meaning and
Definition
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Amphistomidae is a family of parasitic flukes belonging to the class Trematoda. Flukes are flatworms that are characterized by their leaf-shaped bodies and complex life cycles involving multiple hosts. Amphistomidae specifically refers to a group of flukes commonly known as amphistomes. These parasites are found in the digestive systems of various vertebrates, predominantly ruminant animals such as cows, sheep, and goats.
The name "Amphistomidae" is derived from the Greek words "amphi" and "stoma," meaning "both" and "mouth," respectively. This name describes an important anatomical feature of amphistomes - they possess two oral suckers or "mouths" on their ventral surface, which they use for attachment and feeding. These suckers are surrounded by rows of small hooks that aid in anchoring to the host's intestinal wall.
The life cycle of amphistomes typically involves the release of eggs from the host's feces. These eggs hatch in freshwater and develop into larvae that seek out and penetrate freshwater snails. Within the snail, the larvae go through several developmental stages and eventually emerge as free-swimming cercariae - the infective stage. These cercariae actively seek out and penetrate the skin of their definitive host, usually grazing animals, where they migrate to the digestive system and mature into adult flukes, continuing the cycle.
Amphistomidae are pathogenic parasites that can cause a variety of clinical signs and diseases in their hosts, including weight loss, reduced growth, anemia, and even death in severe cases. Control measures for amphistomes include proper management practices, regular deworming of livestock, and maintaining clean water sources to minimize transmission.
Common Misspellings for AMPHISTOMIDAE
- zmphistomidae
- smphistomidae
- wmphistomidae
- qmphistomidae
- anphistomidae
- akphistomidae
- ajphistomidae
- amohistomidae
- amlhistomidae
- am-histomidae
- am0histomidae
- ampgistomidae
- ampbistomidae
- ampnistomidae
- ampjistomidae
- ampuistomidae
- ampyistomidae
- amphustomidae
- amphjstomidae
- amphkstomidae
Etymology of AMPHISTOMIDAE
The word "Amphistomidae" originates from Greek roots. "Amphi-" in Greek means "both" or "on both sides", while "stoma" means "mouth". The suffix "-idae" is commonly used in biology to denote a family classification. Therefore, the term "Amphistomidae" refers to a family of organisms with mouths on both sides.
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