NEET Biology question

Rostellum and hooks are absent in the scolex of

(A)*Taenia saginata*Correct
(B)*Taenia solium*
(C)*Echinococcus granulosus*
(D)*Fasciola hepatica*

Answer: (A)

Solution

Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm) has an "unarmed" scolex that lacks a rostellum and hooks, using only four suckers for attachment. Taenia solium and Echinococcus granulosus

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