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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.
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 an endoparasitic acoelomate with a body consisting of a scolex and a series of proglottids?
tapeworm.
Body openings of a tapeworm have?
1, they eat and expel waste from the same opening.
What do you call a tapeworm in a dog?
A tapeworm in a dog is called the same thing, a tapeworm. The most common kind of tapeworm found in dogs is the Dipylidium Caninum, which is the cucumber tapeworm or double-pore tapeworm.
What worm reproduces by releasing proglottids filled with eggs?
The tapeworm reproduces by releasing proglottids filled with eggs. Proglottids are segments of the tapeworm's body that contain reproductive organs, allowing them to release eggs into the host's intestines before being expelled in feces.
Why tapeworm cause taeniasis in vegetarian people?
Tapeworm eggs can be passed to others through poor hygiene. For example if your vegetarian meal is prepared by a person with tapeworm and poor hand hygiene, the tapeworm eggs can be passed to you. This means you do not get infected with a worm (in your intestines) but with worm larvae which enter your body. (thus if anybody should eat you, they would get a tape worm).
