Asked by Tallon Woomer on Jun 14, 2024
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A scolex is ____.
A) the anterior attachment organ of a tapeworm
B) the feeding organ of a fluke
C) an appendage of a sandworm
D) the egg of a sea star
E) the larva of an aquatic insect
Scolex
The head or anterior end of a tapeworm, equipped with hooks and/or suckers for attaching to the intestinal wall of the host.
Tapeworm
A parasitic flatworm that lives in the digestive tracts of vertebrates, absorbing nutrients from the host's diet.
- Master the framework and capacities of particular organs and systems found in animals.
Verified Answer
EG
EmanE GabrielJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A scolex is the anterior attachment organ of a tapeworm, used to attach to the host's intestinal lining.
Learning Objectives
- Master the framework and capacities of particular organs and systems found in animals.