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How does the scolex of the tapeworms compare in size to a proglottid near the scolex and near the posterior end?
The Scolex if very small in comparing the proglottid. The scolex is the frontal end that has the suckers (hooks) on it then is connected to the neck then the proglottid. The proglottids are a series of segments and can be up to 10-15 m long.
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.
What are the filament called that help some bacteria stick to surfaces and exchange plasmids through conjunction?
Hooks,sucker and scolex
How many millimeters are in a worm?
this question depends upon the size of the worm, if you want the area of the worm in mm or the surface area of the worm.
Where is the Anus on a worm?
The Anus is the end of the worm (the behind).
Which animal has scolex?
Tape worms have scolex .
What is the head of a tapeworm called?
A porter-youdler
How does the scolex of the tapeworms compare in size to a proglottid near the scolex and near the posterior end?
The Scolex if very small in comparing the proglottid. The scolex is the frontal end that has the suckers (hooks) on it then is connected to the neck then the proglottid. The proglottids are a series of segments and can be up to 10-15 m long.
What is the head of the tapeworm?
The scolex
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.
How does the scolex compare in size to a proglottid near the scolex?
Scolex is comparatively much smaller in size than a proglottid, when held near each other, as scolexes have recieved much less growth hormone in their lifetime, making them much smaller in size.
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.
An adult tapeworm uses its scolex to?
An adult tapeworm uses its scolex to chew through the tissue of the organism its living in.
What are tapeworms two major body parts?
Scolex and the Proglottids.
What is the scolex of the tapeworm used for?
To attach itself to the intestinal wall of its host.
What is an endoparasitic acoelomate with a body consisting of a scolex and a series of proglottids?
tapeworm.
What is the function of a scolex on a tapeworm?
The head of a tapeworm. Point of attachement to the host organism.
