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Which of the following tapeworm is commonly called as Pork tapeworm?(a) Taenia saginata(b) Taenia solium(c) Echinococcus granulosus(d) Diphyllobothrium latumThis question was addressed to me in final exam.My question is taken from Helminthic Diseases in Humans-2 topic in division Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

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The correct choice is (b) Taenia solium

Explanation: Taenia solium is COMMONLY called as the PORK TAPEWORM. Its PRIMARY host is a man and its secondary host is a PIG. Taenia saginata, Echinococcus granulosus and Diphyllobothrium latum are commonly known as Beef tapeworm, Dog tapeworm and Fish tapeworm respectively.



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