Fasciolopsis hepatica is also known as: March 2013
Ans. D i.e. Liver fluke Liver flukes They are a polyphyletic group of trematodes (phylum Platyhelminthes). Adults of liver flukes are localized in the liver of various mammals, including humans. These flatworms can occur in bile ducts, gall bladder, and liver parenchyma. They feed on blood. Adult flukes produce eggs which are passed into the intestine. Examples include: Clonorchis sinensis (the "Chinese liver fluke" or the "Oriental liver fluke") F. hepatica (the "sheep liver fluke") F. magna (the "giant liver fluke")
Intestinal fluke
Garrison's fluke
Lane's fluke
Liver fluke