Taenia saginata differs from Taenia solium as it lacks

Rostellum

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Suckers

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Scolex

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Rostellum
Taenia saginata is the most common of the large tapeworms of humans. The scolex of Taenia saginata is unarmed, having neither hooks nor rostellum. Taenia solium has rostellum.

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