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Which organ in Cestoda acts as a holdfast and is located in the head region?
Which organ in Cestoda acts as a holdfast and is located in the head region?
- Neck
- Scolex (correct)
- Strobila
- Egg
Which host is considered the definitive host for Cestoda like Echinococcus granulosus?
Which host is considered the definitive host for Cestoda like Echinococcus granulosus?
- Other herbivores
- Dogs or wild canines (correct)
- Human
- Sheep
Which disease is commonly associated with Cestoda, particularly the species Echinococcus granulosus?
Which disease is commonly associated with Cestoda, particularly the species Echinococcus granulosus?
- Hepatitis
- Influenza
- Malaria
- Echinococcosis (correct)
What is the role of the neck region in Cestoda anatomy?
What is the role of the neck region in Cestoda anatomy?
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Which stage of Cestoda is characterized by ribbon-like pyriform shape and a rostellum with hooks?
Which stage of Cestoda is characterized by ribbon-like pyriform shape and a rostellum with hooks?
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Where does the larval form of Cestoda, affecting humans, primarily inhabit?
Where does the larval form of Cestoda, affecting humans, primarily inhabit?
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