Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Schistosomatidae

👉 Schistosomata, a group of protozoan worms that inhabit the gastrointestinal tract of humans and other animals. They are characterized by their elongated body shape, which allows them to pass through small spaces in the intestines. The genus includes various species, such as Schistosoma mansoni, which is responsible for causing schistosomiasis, a parasitic disease that affects millions of people worldwide.

Schistosomatidae