Question

Taenia solium has:

• A. Mouth and anus both are present
• B. Only mouth present but no anus
• C. Only anus present but no mouth
• D. Mouth and anus absent

Answer 1

The correct option is D Mouth and anus absent

Taenia solium is the pork tapeworm belonging to cyclophyllid cestodes in the family Taeniidae. It is an intestinal zoonotic parasite found throughout the world and is most prevalent in countries where pork is eaten. It does not have a digestive system, mouth, anus, or digestive tract.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.