''Brachylaima cribbi'' is a species of terrestrial

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parasites in the family Brachylaimidae. It is named after Thomas Cribb, a

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at the

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Life cycle

Intermediate hosts for ''Brachylaima cribbi'' are terrestrial gastropods, such as '' Cochlicella acuta'', ''

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''. The terminal hosts are mammals (including humans), birds, and reptiles.

Range

''Brachylaima cribbi'' is known from Australia, but probably originates from Europe, like its intermediate hosts do.

References

External links

''Brachylaima cribbi'' at Adelaide Thesis Library
Plagiorchiida Parasites of birds Parasites of mammals Parasites of molluscs Parasites of reptiles Platyhelminthes of Australia Animals described in 2001 {{trematode-stub