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Tapeworms

Tapeworms are a type of flatworm. They are parasitic on both humans and animals, and live in the host's digestive system.

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What do tapeworms look like and can they come out there backside?

They look flat and ribbon like. They can sometimes be delivered out through bowl movements.

Are animal fat in sweets?

sometimes they can eat sweets but another animals can't.

What should you do if your dog get sick after tapeworm and flea treatment?

my 30 pound mix mut was given sargents flea & tick 4 days ago. she is itching like crazy and vomiting daily

Are tapeworms gutless?

Yes, Tapeworms are gutless due to the fact that tapeworms don't require a digestive system as they reside within the digestive system of humans or animals.

Is a tapeworm used in agriculture?

The only use that tapeworms have is that some weight-loss pills were actually loaded with tapeworm eggs...You will definitely lose weight if you have a tapeworm infestation.

Tapeworms are intestinal parasites that infest many domestic animals and humans. They are incredibly long and stay put by hooks on the anterior end that dig into the wall of the intestine. The segments towards the posterior end mature and produce eggs. The segments eventually break off and pass out the animal to be eaten by other animals grazing in the same area. They weaken livestock and cause them to not put on weight.

Do tapeworms fertilize their own eggs?

Yes, a tapeworm does not need a mate to fertilise the eggs.

What is a zipper tapeworm?

A zipper tapeworm, scientifically known as Hymenolepis nana, is a small parasitic flatworm that primarily infects the intestines of humans and rodents. Its nickname comes from the appearance of its segments, which resemble the teeth of a zipper. This tapeworm is known for causing hymenolepiasis, an intestinal infection that can lead to symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and malnutrition, particularly in children. Infection typically occurs through ingestion of contaminated food or water.

How do tapeworms attach to their host?

They use the hooks and suckers on the anterior (head) part of their body.

Can you catch a tape worm from another person?

you can not catch them from another person there not contagus they only spread if you where to eat under cooked meat or infected meat there are two tipes beef tape worm and pork tape worm if yoou have one you should emditly go to the doctors and he give u this green medicine but not always there r few affects from tape worm stomache pains nausia and fever.

How does a tapeworm enter into human body?

Tapeworms attach themselves to the wall of the intestines and absorb digested food directly through their skin. People can get infected with tapeworms by eating under-cooked pork. The larvae of the worm live in the muscle of pigs. If these larvae are eaten, they get into the human intestine and grow into adults. The eggs of the adults leave the human's body in the faeces. If pigs are allowed into the areas where there is human waste containing eggs, the eggs may be eaten by the pigs and the cycle starts again.

Can kissing your dog give you tape worms?

No. Kissing your dog cannot give you tape worms because you get tapeworms by only consuming undercooked or raw meats. Such as pork or beef.

Where is tapeworm found in the world?

it is found in rich dirt all around north America about 200mm down

Tapeworms are ribbon-shaped worms that live insidethe intestines of humans or of animals that have a spine

Can diatomaceous earth be used to kill tapeworms in cats?

yes, absolutely

mix the diatomaceous hearth with the milk, or water

it work great to kill tapeworms in cats

What type of diseases a tapeworm carry does a tapeworm carry?

Tapeworms don't really carry diseases. They just take nutrients form your intestine and lay eggs inside you which escape through waste.

Do tapeworms cause weight loss?

Tapeworms have been and is being utilized by some (brave or foolish, you decide) people.

As of thir parasitic nature, they get nutrition from you and you would possibly be able to slim down by supporting a lot of these.

Tapeworms may in animals cause drastic weight loss and in the end, the host dies.

We humans are part of the animal kingdom, so I have no reason to believe they would increase your weight as in actual body mass.

It is not something one should consider a miracle diet though. Unwanted complications may arise, although these may be rare.

Is a tapeworm an organism?

Yes, a tapeworm is an organism.

How does the the tape worm obtain it nutrient?

Tapeworms absorb food through their skin, they no longer have an alimentary canal.

What is the function of the individual segments of a tapeworm?

>taken from my biology book<

a tapeworm grows by adding sections directly behind its head. each body segment produces both eggs and sperm from separate male and female reproductive organs. the eggs and sperm are released into the segment. once filled with fertilized eggs, the segment breaks off and passes out of the host's body.

A tapeworm is an organism that lives inside the intestines of larger animals including man and absorbs nutrients from its host. This type of symbiotic relationship is called?

This type of symbiotic relationship is called parasitism. In parasitism, one organism (the parasite, such as the tapeworm) benefits at the expense of the other organism (the host), often causing harm. The tapeworm absorbs nutrients from the host's digested food, which can lead to nutrient deficiencies and health issues for the host.

Are tapeworms in cookie dough?

Yes tapeworms are in cookiedough but you have a very small chance of getting tapeworms from eating it...

How do tapeworms prevent from getting digested?

sinse they live in the digestive tract there skin is resistant to acids. sort of like getting A tan so you don't burn