Four suckers present on the scolex of tapeworm are meant for

Attachment

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Sucking food

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Crushing food

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All the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Attachment
The body of flatworm consists of a distinct head or scolex at the anterior region. Scolex has four cup-like structures called suckers in the middle. These suckers along with hooks helps in attachment of tapeworm to the host intestine. So the correct answer is 'Attachment'.

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