Question

The larval forms of a tapeworm are known as ________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Cysticercus

Explanation:

Cysticercus is known as the larval form of tapeworm. The structure of cysticercus comprises of a sac filled with fluid. Since tapeworm is a parasite, its larva is found within the tissue  of the host.

The larva of tapeworm is also harmful as a full grown adult as it causes cysticercosis in humans which causes mild abdominal symptoms and infection that causes passage of proglottids in the stool