The life cycle of a _____ almost always involves using a mollusk as an intermediate host.

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Trematodes, also known as flukes, are parasitic flatworms that require a mollusk as an intermediate host in their life cycle. The adult trematodes typically reside in the definitive host (such as humans, livestock, or aquatic animals), while the larvae develop in the mollusk. Protozoans and nematodes may or may not require an intermediate host in their life cycle, and cestodes typically use vertebrates such as humans or livestock as intermediate hosts.

The Life Cycle of a _____ Almost Always Involves Using