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Which worm has feeding structures called hooks and suckers?
tapeworm
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 the head of a tapeworm called and how is it used?
The head of a tapeworm is called a scolex. The tapeworm attaches itself to the intestine of the host with hooks and suckers that are on the scolex.
Is the knob-shaped head of a tapeworm containing hooks and suckers called a scolex?
Yes.
How do tapeworms attach to the intestines?
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.
How do tapeworms attach to their host?
They use the hooks and suckers on the anterior (head) part of their body.
Cestoda are ectoparasite or endoparasite?
Cestoda are endoparasites, which means they live inside their host's body, particularly in the digestive system. They have specialized adaptations for this lifestyle, such as their flat, ribbon-like body structure and hooks or suckers for attachment within the host's intestine.
Why are hooks and suckers not typically found in organisms inhabiting water standing ecosystems?
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Morphology of taenia saginata?
Taenia saginata, also known as the beef tapeworm, is a parasitic flatworm that infects humans through the ingestion of raw or undercooked beef containing its larvae. The adult worm consists of a scolex (head) with hooks and suckers for attachment to the intestinal wall, followed by a long ribbon-like body called a strobila composed of multiple segments called proglottids. Each proglottid contains male and female reproductive organs for reproduction and can produce thousands of eggs that are passed in feces to continue the life cycle.
How do leeches attach to their host?
Some parasites have oral suckers, ringed with hooks, which is used to attach themselves to the host.
How do tapeworms feed?
Tapeworms absorb nutrients through their body surface from the digested food in the host's intestine. They have a specialized structure called a scolex with hooks and suckers that attach to the intestinal wall, allowing them to absorb nutrients directly from the host.
Do squids have exoskeletons?
squids do not have an exoskeleton. the only bone in a squids body is its beak and, if its large enough, its hooks inside its suckers. hope this helps good bye :)
