WAEC Animal Husbandry 2023 Question 21

Question 21

Parasites of Farm Animals

Which of the following developmental stages of liver fluke is released by the water snail?

  1. A.Miracidiae
  2. B.Cercariae
  3. C.Metacercariae
  4. D.Rediae
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Cercariae)

Explanation

Cercariae leave the snail and swim to grass, where they encyst as metacercariae; rediae stay inside the snail.