ID#: 10857
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Under a low magnification, this photomicrograph highlighted the scolex, or head region of the cestode, Taenia saginata tapeworm. It is with the suckers on its scolex that the tapeworm attaches itself to the small intestinal mucosa, where it will reside. The scolex of T. solium contains four large suckers, and a rostellum containing two rows of large and small hooks. There are usually 13 hooks of each size. The scolex of another tapeworm, T. saginata, has four large suckers, but lacks the rostellum and rostellar hooks.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Dr. Mae Melvin
Creation Date: 1979
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