Broadfish Tapeworm
Diphyllobothrium latum
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Platyhelimenthes Class: Cestoda Order: Pseudophyllidea Family: Diphyllobothriidae Genus: Diphyllobothrium Species: Latum |
Location: These Tapeworms live in the intestine of fish and other animals. They are an extremely infectious parasite.
Habitat: Wet, moist, confined spaces. Fun Facts: Can grow up to 60 feet long, it is the largest Tapeworm that can infect a human. Human Impacts: Humans help these worms, while they hurt humans. These worms are ingested by eating raw or undercooked fish. They can cause intestinal obstruction and gall bladder disease. |