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How do tapeworms attach to their host?
They use the hooks and suckers on the anterior (head) part of their body.
The rectangular body sections of the tapeworm?
The tapeworm's body is divided into multiple segments called proglottids. Each proglottid contains reproductive organs allowing the tapeworm to produce eggs. As the tapeworm matures, new proglottids are formed at the neck region, pushing older ones towards the end of its body for eventual expulsion.
How might the tapeworm's body walls be part of the adaptations help a tapeworm survive?
The tapeworm's body walls are specialized to enhance its survival in the host's digestive system. They are covered with a tough, protective cuticle that prevents digestion by the host's enzymes. Additionally, the tapeworm's body is segmented, allowing it to absorb nutrients efficiently through its skin and to grow and reproduce rapidly, helping it thrive in a nutrient-rich environment. These adaptations enable the tapeworm to persist and flourish within its host.
How many body openings do reptiles have?
Reptiles have 2 body openings. Mouth and an anus.
Why is a tapeworm living within another organism a good example of parasitism?
The tapeworm feeds off the host organism and hurts this body. This means the tapeworm benefits, but the host organism is hurt from the rlationship.
Can a tapeworm living in a wolf's body be called a predator?
A tapeworm living in a wolf's body can not be called a predator. It is a parasite. It only eats the food in the wolf's intestines, not the whole wolf.
What is a tapeworm body segmant called?
yes, often thousands.
Can a person have more than one tapeworm in the body?
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What is a scolex?
A scolex is the head region of a tapeworm, containing hooks and suckers that allow it to attach to the host's intestinal wall. It is essential for the tapeworm's survival and reproduction within the host's body.
What is Each segment of a tapeworm is called a?
Each segment of a tapeworm is called a "proglottid." Proglottids are the individual segments that make up the body of the tapeworm, and they contain both male and female reproductive organs, allowing for self-fertilization or cross-fertilization with other tapeworms. As the tapeworm grows, older proglottids move toward the end of the body, where they can eventually detach and be expelled from the host.
What is an endoparasitic acoelomate with a body consisting of a scolex and a series of proglottids?
tapeworm.
Which three body openings do females have?
Females have the openings for the vagina, urethra, and anus.
