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Figure 10.1. Phylogeny of Platyhelminthes according to Littlewood et al.(
1999
),
modified from Rohde (
2001b
). Note that the Aspidogastrea diverged from its
sister group, the Digenea, about 410-420 million years ago. From Rohde
(
2001b
). Reprinted by permission of Taylor & Francis.
1975
,
1981b
,
1994b
, further references therein,
2001b
; Littlewood et al.
1999
). Both species belong to the family Aspidogastridae and use snails as
intermediate hosts. The former species uses freshwater turtles and the
latter marine fish as final hosts.
