The body of a tapeworm consists of segments, each of which is called a proglottid.

Proglottid

A segment of a tapeworm containing both male and female reproductive organs, capable of producing eggs.

Tapeworm

A type of parasitic flatworm that lives in the digestive systems of vertebrates, absorbing nutrients from the host's diet.

Segments

Portions or sections of an object or entity that are distinct from each other, often used in reference to parts of organisms or structures.