Classification
Taxonomic hierarchy of D. dendriticum adapted from the Intergrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) online database.
Figure 1. Kingdom Animalia
phylogenetic tree. D. dendriticum is categorized into Phylum
Platyhelminthes, and its closest relatives are organisms of
Phylum Annelida & Phylum Mollusca. Information derived from Dr. Sandland's
lecture.
Figure 2. Phylum Platyhelminthes
phylogenetic tree. D. dendriticum is categorized into Class
Trematoda, and its closest relatives are organisms of Class
Cestoda & Class Monogenea. Information derived from Dr. Sandland's
lecture.