An Adaptation Exhibited by the Tapeworm for Survival in a Host's

question 78

Multiple Choice

An adaptation exhibited by the tapeworm for survival in a host's intestine is

• A)proglottids coated with calcium carbonate.
• B)alkaline secretions from the scolex.
• C)a protective lining of chitin.
• D)eggs before the proglottids are digested.
• E)a tough integument resistant to host digestive fluids.

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