Current knowledge of trematodes (Platyhelminthes: Digenea, Aspidogastrea) in Chile

The aim of the present review was to evaluate state knowledge trematodes (Platyhelminthes: Trematoda) in Chile, covering taxonomy, biology, geographic distribution, and a checklist all taxa reported country. A total 277 articles published between 1849 December 2020, have been analyzed. 215 belonging subclasses Digenea Aspidosgastrea from 119 them identified species level only three with completely described life cycles. Trematodes Chile were found parasitizing both native exotic species, however, no records insects most crustacean classes exist. Overall, 159 out 3989 potential host as hosts for trematodes. Molecular tools used more recent taxonomic studies. Although research on is rise, there clear need detailed studies include integrative taxonomy approach, deposition helminths collections training new generation parasitologists better understand diversity, ecology evolutionary relationships region.