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Class Trematoda

• Flukes that live as parasites either on or in other organisms.

• Outer body lacks cilia; tegument has a layer of glycoproteins that are important in protection and absorption

• Possess 2 suckers:

1. Oral sucker which attaches to organs of the host

2. Ventral sucker or acetabulum; used to attach to host tissues

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