Neodiplostomum

Neodiplostomum is a genus of parasitic flatworms called trematodes or flukes. These parasites typically infect aquatic birds and sometimes fish or amphibians. They have complex life cycles involving multiple hosts: eggs hatch into larvae that infect snails, then develop further before infecting birds through contaminated water or prey. In birds, they often live in the liver or intestines, potentially causing illness. Understanding Neodiplostomum is important for studying aquatic ecosystems and managing diseases that affect wildlife health.