Tapeworms lack a digestive system. Give an explanation for the absence of a digestive system.?

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2007-03-20 04:53:49 · 2 answers · asked by WEHA 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

In a tapeworm infection, adult worms absorb food predigested by the host, so the worms have no need for a digestive tract or a mouth.

2007-03-20 05:03:31 · answer #1 · answered by MSK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Since they live in an organisms intestinal tract, they can absorb already digested food and do not need a digestive tract of their own.

2007-03-20 05:50:36 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋