Schistosoma

flatworm genus
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Also known as: schistosome

Schistosoma, fluke genus (phylum Platyhelminthes), three members of which are well known for causing the disease schistosomiasis (q.v.) in humans. See also fluke.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.