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The embryo of Taenia present in ripe proglottid is
The embryo of Taenia present in ripe proglottid is
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The correct option is D Hexacanth
Taenia is a genus of tapeworms. The larvae of Taenia are hexacanth, meaning they have six posterior hooks on the scolex. This is present in ripe proglottids, covered by chromosphere, which is a shell-like structure.
Miracidium is the free-swimming ciliated larva in which parasitic fluke passes from the egg to its first host.
Bladderworm is the encysted larvae of the tapeworm.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.
Taenia is a genus of tapeworms. The larvae of Taenia are hexacanth, meaning they have six posterior hooks on the scolex. This is present in ripe proglottids, covered by chromosphere, which is a shell-like structure.
Miracidium is the free-swimming ciliated larva in which parasitic fluke passes from the egg to its first host.
Bladderworm is the encysted larvae of the tapeworm.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.
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