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Cestoda

life science Maturity 5-7

Some worms live inside other animals.

Taenia solium tapeworm scolex with its four suckers and two rows of hooks 5262 lores.jpg
Taenia solium tapeworm scolex with its four suckers and two rows of hooks 5262 lores.jpg
They look like long ribbons. These worms take food from the host. They use a head to hold on tight.
Taenia solium tapeworm proglottids 5261 lores.jpg
Taenia solium tapeworm proglottids 5261 lores.jpg
This helps them stay safe. Can you imagine living inside a tummy?

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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 12.6 | Vital Level 4