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quester [9]
3 years ago
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Taenia saginata/Taenia solium are commonly known as tapeworms. true or false

Biology
1 answer:
Genrish500 [490]3 years ago
7 0

Taenia saginata/Taenia solium are commonly known as tapeworms is a <u>true</u> statement.

Explanation:

Tapeworms are long segmented parasitic flatworms which reside in the intestines of the host’s body. They belong to the phylum Platyhelminthes and scientifically called the Cestoda.  

Tapeworm belonging to the Taenia species like the T. saginta, T. solium, T. asiatica etc causes parasitic infections called Taeniasis in the human body and affects the intestines.  

Taenia saginata is the tapeworm which resides in pork and Taenia soleum resides in beef.  

Humans can be infected with tapeworms when raw or improperly cooked pork or beef is consumed .

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