The major part of the tapeworm is called strobila and it consists of segments, proglottids. They each contain both male and female reproductive organs.
Do tapeworms have segmented bodies?
The adult tapeworm has a scolex (head), a short neck, and a strobila (segmented body) formed of proglottids. Tapeworms anchor themselves to the inside of the intestine of their host using their scolex, which typically has hooks, suckers, or both.
What do tapeworms segments look like?
Clinical diagnosis is usually made by observing the white, mobile tapeworm segments in the feces or crawling around the anus. These segments look like grains of white rice or cucumber seeds.
What are reproductive segments of tapeworm called?
Proglottids are the segments of the tapeworm that contain the reproductive organs, both male and female.
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