Question

Which of the following statement defines a mature proglottid of Taenia?

• A. Both male and female organs are found
• B. Only female organs are found
• C. Only hexacanth embryos have been formed
• D. Only eggs are present and all other organs re degenerated

Answer 1

The correct option is A Both male and female organs are found

Tapeworm is a flat worm. It belongs to Platyhelminthes. It has a bilaterally symmetrical body. Mature proglottids occupy the middle part of the strobila and are squarish in outline. Tapeworms are hermaphrodites and protandrous. A mature proglottid is a complete reproductive unit and produces eggs either by self-fertilization or cross-fertilization with other mature proglottids.
So, the correct answer is option A.