Fasciola hepatica
A liver fluke that infects humans and other mammals. It is a very well known and studied fluke because of its economical impact. this fluke infects the livers of various mammals causing the disease fascioliasis. Like most platyhelminthes it has a relatively simple nervous system comprised of a ganglia forming the brain, 2 main nerve cords and a ladder like nervous system pattern. Generally they lack sense organs. |