5 Questions
What is the name of the stage found in the muscles of cattle?
Cysticercus
What is the peculiar feature of the scolex of Taeniarhynchus saginatus?
It is rhomboidal and has four cup-shaped suckers
How many proglottids can the strobila of Taeniarhynchus saginatus consist of?
1000 to 2000
How long can Taeniarhynchus saginatus grow to be?
5 to 20 meters
How does a person become infected with Taeniarhynchus saginatus?
By consuming raw or undercooked beef containing cysticerci
Learn about the geographical distribution and structural characteristics of Taeniarhynchus saginatus, a beef tapeworm belonging to the class Cestoda. Understand its length, scolex structure, and lack of hooks. Explore its global occurrence and life cycle.
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