The intermediate hosts of Taenia saginata are

Sheep and goat

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Cows and buffaloes

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Snails

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Pigs

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Solution

The correct option is B Cows and buffaloes
Taenia saginata, also known as beef tapeworm, is a zoonotic tapeworm, It is an intestinal parasite of cattle and humans. Cattle (cows and buffaloes) are intermediate hosts, where larval development occurs, while humans are definitive hosts.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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