Brachylaima cribbi

Brachylaima cribbi is a species of terrestrial trematode parasites in the family Brachylaimidae. It is named after Thomas Cribb, a helminthologist at the University of Queensland.

Life cycle

Intermediate hosts for Brachylaima cribbi are terrestrial gastropods, such as Cochlicella acuta, Cernuella virgata and Theba pisana. The terminal hosts are mammals, birds, and reptiles.

Range

Brachylaima cribbi is known from Australia, but probably originates from Europe, like its intermediate hosts do.