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That is true but very early in development they also carry a digestive system. The beef tapeworm, can grow up to 20 m (65 ft). As the worm grows it produces segments. Each segment contains an independent digestive system and reproductive tract. By the time a segment has reached the end of the worm's tail, only the reproductive tract is left. The segment then breaks off, carrying the tapeworm eggs out.

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