WAEC Agricultural Science 2017 Question 43

Question 43

Animal Health

Study the farm animal parasite illustrated below.
The parts labelled I, II and III form the

Diagram for this question
  1. A.proglottide.
  2. B.rostellum.
  3. C.sucker.
  4. D.scolex.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (scolex.)

Explanation

The tapeworm's head (scolex) carries the rostellum, hooks and suckers.