Schistosoma

<em>Schistosoma</em>Scanning electron micrograph of an adult male worm of the genus Schistosoma.

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.