WAEC Animal Husbandry 2016 Question 26

Question 26

Parasites of Farm Animals

A part of a tapeworm is illustrated below.
Which of the labelled parts is used by the tapeworm to attach itself to the host?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.I only
  2. B.II only
  3. C.II and III only
  4. D.I and III only
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (II and III only)

Explanation

The tapeworm holds onto the gut wall with its hooks (II) and suckers (III).