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chinese or oriental Liver Fluke is...

chinese or oriental Liver Fluke is

A

Opisthorchis sinensis

B

Schistosoma japonium

C

Fasciola gigantica

D

both B and C.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question**: The question asks for the scientific name of the Chinese or Oriental liver fluke. 2. **Understand the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Opisthorhichis sinensis - B) Schistosoma japonicum - C) Fasciola gigantica - D) Both B and C 3. **Analyze the Options**: - **Option A**: Opisthorhichis sinensis is known to be the Chinese or Oriental liver fluke. It is an endoparasite found in the human liver and is pathogenic. - **Option B**: Schistosoma japonicum is known as a blood fluke and is not related to the liver fluke. - **Option C**: Fasciola gigantica is a liver fluke but primarily affects ruminants, not humans. - **Option D**: This option cannot be correct since neither B nor C is the correct answer. 4. **Select the Correct Answer**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **A) Opisthorhichis sinensis**. 5. **Conclusion**: The Chinese or Oriental liver fluke is scientifically named Opisthorhichis sinensis. ---
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