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Schistosoma spp. blood flukes
Blood flukes mating. These parasites are found in man and other mammals. Snails are the intermediate hosts
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Blood Flatworm Fluke Mammalia Mating Parasite Plathelminthes Platyhelminthes Platyzoa Invertebrata Schistosome Schistosomiasis
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This image showcases the intricate mating process of Schistosoma spp. blood flukes, also known as schistosomes. These parasitic flatworms are renowned for their complex life cycle, which involves both man and other mammals as definitive hosts, and snails as intermediate hosts. Blood flukes are members of the Platyhelminthes class, specifically the Digenea subclass, and are characterized by their flattened body shape and unsegmented structure. Schistosoma species are responsible for causing the debilitating disease known as schistosomiasis, which affects millions of people worldwide, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. The mating scene depicted in this photograph is a fascinating display of the reproductive biology of these parasites. Schistosoma males and females can be distinguished by their size and shape, with males being smaller and more slender than females. During mating, the male attaches itself to the female's ventral surface using its suckers, and the two exchange sperm. The fertilized eggs are then released into the water, where they can infect snails and continue the life cycle. This image offers a unique glimpse into the daytime mating behavior of these elusive parasites, highlighting the intricacies of their complex life cycle and the importance of understanding the biology of these parasites in order to develop effective control strategies for schistosomiasis.
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