Are both oral and ventral suckers present in Class Cestoda for attachment to the host?
Understand the Problem
The question asks whether tapeworms (Class Cestoda) use both oral and ventral suckers for attachment to their host. This requires knowledge of tapeworm anatomy.
Answer
No, Class Cestoda does not have both oral and ventral suckers. They use hooks and/or suckers on their scolex for attachment.
Class Cestoda (tapeworms) typically use hooks and/or suckers on their scolex (anterior end) for attachment to the host. While some flatworms, like flukes, have both oral and ventral suckers, Cestoda primarily rely on their scolex structures for attachment and do not possess a ventral sucker.
Answer for screen readers
Class Cestoda (tapeworms) typically use hooks and/or suckers on their scolex (anterior end) for attachment to the host. While some flatworms, like flukes, have both oral and ventral suckers, Cestoda primarily rely on their scolex structures for attachment and do not possess a ventral sucker.
More Information
The scolex is the anterior end of a tapeworm, and it is the organ that contains the suckers and/or hooks and is used for attachment to the host's intestinal wall.
Tips
It is important to note that while some flatworms have both oral and ventral suckers, Class Cestoda only has suckers and/or hooks at the scolex.
Sources
- Cestoda - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Tapeworm is attached to the intestinal wall by means ofA ... - Vedantu - vedantu.com
- Cestoda - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics - sciencedirect.com
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