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Brachylaima cribbi
Species of fluke From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Brachylaima cribbi is a species of terrestrial trematode parasites in the family Brachylaimidae.[1][2] It is named after Thomas Cribb, a helminthologist at the University of Queensland.[1]
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Life cycle
Intermediate hosts for Brachylaima cribbi are terrestrial gastropods, such as Cochlicella acuta, Cernuella virgata and Theba pisana. The terminal hosts are mammals (including humans), birds, and reptiles.[3]
Range
Brachylaima cribbi is known from Australia,[1][2][3] but probably originates from Europe, like its intermediate hosts do.[1]
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