Urinary Blood Fluke

Schistosoma haematobium

Explore the Urinary Blood Fluke (Schistosoma haematobium) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Urinary Blood Fluke is a parasitic flatworm of people in parts of Africa and Asia, transmitted through freshwater containing infected snails. Its larvae penetrate skin during water contact and adult worms affect the urinary system, making safe water, sanitation, snail control, and treatment important public-health measures.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Flatworms › Flukes › Diplostomida › Schistosomatidae › Schistosoma

Habitat and distribution

Regions in this record: Africa, Asia

Demonstration note

[DEMO] This blood fluke has a spine on each egg that helps distinguish it from related species under a microscope.