Which of the following has powerful suckers for holding on to the host body?
A
Roundworm
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B
Trichella spiralis
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C
Taenia
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D
Plasodium
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Solution
The correct option is CTaenia Taenia is a tapeworm belonging to the family of Taeniidae. It is an intestinal zoonotic parasite. The adult worm which is found in humans has distinct head, the scolex, contains suckers and a rostellum as organs of attachment.