Brachylaima cribbi explained
Brachylaima cribbi is a species of terrestrial trematode parasites in the family Brachylaimidae.
Overview
Intermediate hosts for Brachylaima cribbi are terrestrial gastropods, such as Cochlicella acuta, Cernuella virgata and Theba pisana.[1]
Named after Thomas Cribb, a helminthologist at the University of Queensland.
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Notes and References
- Butcher A. R. & Grove D. I.: Seasonal variation in rates of sporocyst and metacercarial infection by Brachylaima cribbi in helicid and hygromiid land snails on the Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. - Australian Journal of Zoology, 2006, 53(6): 375–382.
