JAMB Biology 1980 Question 5

Question 5

Animal Kingdom

Which one of the following animals is NEVER a secondary host of tapeworms?

  1. A.Cow
  2. B.Fish
  3. C.Pig
  4. D.Man
  5. E.Dog.
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Answer: D (Man)

Explanation

Man is the primary (final) host in which the adult tapeworm lives; cows, pigs and fish carry the larval stage.