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A tapeworm lives in the intestines of its host, and survives by absorbing the partially broken down nutrients. A tapeworm has a head (scolex) that contains hooks that it uses to attach itself to the intestinal wall of the host.

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What do tapeworms live in?

Intestines


Where do tapeworms live in the human body?

Tapeworms generally live in the intestine.


Class name for tapeworms?

Tapeworms belong to the class Cestoda, which is a class of parasitic flatworms. They have a long, segmented body with a unique structure called a scolex that allows them to attach to the intestines of their hosts.


Can Tapeworms grow to be large in human intestines?

yes they can


Where do you find tapeworms?

Tapeworms are found in the intestines of mammals. inside a human


What sort of worms can you get?

Humans can get tapeworms living inside their intestines.


Are tapeworms intestinal worms?

yes, they can grow inside humans intestines.


Can you starve yourself then put food in front of your nose and tapeworm come out?

Tapeworms attach themselves in your intestines. They will wait for food. They will not change their position. They will wait a long time. The only way to get rid of them is to eat the chemicals that kills them.


Is tapeworm endoparasites?

Tapeworms are parasites. They live inside your intestines and take nutrition away from you.


What do tapeworms do inside the human body?

Tapeworms are parasitic worms that live in the intestines of humans. They absorb nutrients from the host's food, which can lead to malnutrition and other health problems.


Does a diet rich in apples reduce tapeworms in the intestines?

Though a diet in apple may reduce tapeworms in the intestine, if you suspect that you have a tapeworm in your intestine, you should receive medical attention. Tapeworms are dangerous when present within the body as they drastically affect your caloric intake.


How are earthworms more complex than tapeworms?

Tapeworms have skin, intestines and reproductive organs. They are very simple creatures unlike the earthworm. Earthworms have a brain, Aortic arches, a clitellum, segments, intestines, reproductive organs, a crop, gizzard, Dorsal nerve cord, Cuticle (skin) satae, mouth and anus.