2007-03-25 07:43:56 · 4 answers · asked by Demetra D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
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2007-03-25 07:53:13 · answer #1 · answered by slowpokesrool 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tapeworms are long, segmented worms of the class Cestoda, which comprise 1 of 3 classes of parasitic worms (worms that require a host within which to mature). The other classes are Nematoda and Trematoda. These worms lack an intestinal tract and instead are able to absorb nutrients through their integument. The adult consists of a head (scolex), where the worms attach to the mucosa of the intestine; a neck; and a segmented body that contains both male gonads and female gonads (proglottids).
Cestodes include the following:
Taenia solium
Taenia saginata
Diphyllobothrium
Hymenolepis
Dipylidium caninum
Echinococcus
Spirometra
Taenia multiceps
2007-03-25 15:02:18 · answer #2 · answered by Jesus is my Savior 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are 3 common tapeworms, Tenia Solium (pork tapeworm), Tenia Saginata (beef tapeworm) and Dphyllobothrium Latum (fish tapeworm).
2007-03-25 14:51:55 · answer #3 · answered by misoma5 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they are called Thysanosoma actinoides.
2007-03-25 14:52:49 · answer #4 · answered by Jordyn 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋