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Which class of Platyhelminthes is composed of tapeworms?
Which class of Platyhelminthes is composed of tapeworms?
- Annelida
- Nematoda
- Cestoidea (correct)
- Trematoda
How many orders does the class Cestoidea have?
How many orders does the class Cestoidea have?
- 5
- 18 (correct)
- 10
- 2
Which order of tapeworms is found mainly in terrestrial vertebrates?
Which order of tapeworms is found mainly in terrestrial vertebrates?
- Trematoda
- Diphyllobothriidea
- Cyclophyllidea (correct)
- Monogenea
What was the previous name of the order Diphyllobothriidea?
What was the previous name of the order Diphyllobothriidea?
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Study Notes
Class of Platyhelminthes
- The class composed of tapeworms is called Cestoidea.
Orders in Cestoidea
- The class Cestoidea contains three orders.
Terrestrial Vertebrates
- The order of tapeworms predominantly found in terrestrial vertebrates is Cyclophyllidea.
Previous Name of Diphyllobothriidea
- The order Diphyllobothriidea was previously known as Bothriocephalidea.
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Test your knowledge of tapeworms and their classification with this quiz! Learn about the two important groups of tapeworms that veterinarians often encounter and expand your understanding of Cestoidea, a class of Platyhelminthes. Challenge yourself and become an expert in this fascinating topic!
