Digenea

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Digenea
Helicometra, an opecoelid digeneanfrom the intestine of a fish
Helicometra, an opecoelid digeneanfrom the intestine of a fish
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Platyhelminthes
Class: Trematoda
Subclass: Digenea
Orders
Strigeidida
Azygiida
Echinostomida
Plagiorchiida
Opisthorchiida

Digenea are a type of flatworms. They are parasites. They have two suckers, usually. One of them is located ventrally (on the belly), and the other is located orally (where the mouth is).