Asked by Mallory Spaulding on Apr 27, 2024
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Each tapeworm proglottid contains ____.
A) sperm only
B) fertilized eggs only
C) cysts
D) fertilized eggs and sperm only
E) eggs, sperm, and fertilized eggs
Proglottid
A segment of a tapeworm, containing both male and female reproductive organs, which can produce eggs and eventually detach from the main body.
Fertilized Eggs
Eggs that have been inseminated by sperm, initiating embryonic development that can lead to the birth of an offspring.
- Gain an understanding of the design and functionality of specific organs and systems within animals.
Verified Answer
ZK
Zybrea KnightMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Each proglottid of a tapeworm contains reproductive organs of both sexes, including structures for producing eggs, sperm, and fertilized eggs, making it a hermaphroditic segment.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the design and functionality of specific organs and systems within animals.