Aquatic Parasite Observatory

Polystoma spp. (Zeder, 1800)

    • Species Name: Polystoma spp. (Zeder, 1800)
    • Synonyms: Linguatula Frolich, 1798; Hexathyridium Treuler, 1793; Polystomum Diesing, 1850; Planaria Braun; Fasciola Gmelin
    • Taxonomy: Zeder, 1800, Animalia, Platyhelminthes, Monogenea, Polystomatidea, Polystoma spp.
    • Description: "Opisthaptor: bearing one pair of hooks. Eyes: present or absent. Reproductive systems: testes numerous, confined to the region between the caeca. Ovary in front of the testes. Uterus short, in front of the overy. Vaginae present. Parasites in the urinary of batrachians."
    • Source: The Trematoda: With Special Reference to British and Other European Forms p. 148
    • Life Cycle: Life cycle information coming soon.
    • APO Parasite Records: (by Life Cycle)
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