How Many Hosts Do Digenetic Flukes Require? Ecology. Neorickettsiae infect digenetic trematode worms (flukes) and are maintained transovarially. The fluke vector has a complex parasitic life cycle that requires development within one or two intermediate hosts (mollusks and sometimes insects or fish) followed by sexual reproduction within a mammalian host. Do blood flukes only have
Can Flukes Kill Fish? Flukes are commonly found on many pet and cultured fish in very low levels. At such low, subclinical levels, healthy fish are able to keep the parasites from replicating at high speed and therefore do not require treatment. How do I know if my fish has flukes? Clinical Signs Fish affected
Do Flukes Have A Digestive System? Do flukes have a digestive system? The body of liver flukes is leaf-like and flattened. The body is covered with a tegument. They are hermaphrodites having complete sets of both male and female reproductive systems. They have simple digestive systems and primarily feed on blood. What type of digestive