Asked by Morgan Lancaster on Jul 06, 2024
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Tapeworms are ectoparasites od various vertebrates, including humans.
Ectoparasites
Parasites that live on the external surface of a host, such as lice and ticks, causing irritation or disease.
Tapeworms
Parasitic flatworms that live in the digestive tracts of vertebrates, absorbing nutrients from the host's intestine.
- Characterize the physical structure, reproductive systems, and alimentation strategies of tapeworms along with various parasites.
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Akshathatalwar AkshathaJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Tapeworms are endoparasites, meaning they live inside their host's body.
Learning Objectives
- Characterize the physical structure, reproductive systems, and alimentation strategies of tapeworms along with various parasites.