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Cestoda

Cestoda

9.9
A group of flat worms that live as parasites in the intestines of animals such as humans or cattle
  • noun
  • /sɛˈstoʊdə/
  • Specialized
: Cestoda
  • The Cestoda class includes various species of tapeworms.

Examples

  • Infections caused by Cestoda can lead to serious health problems in both livestock and humans.

  • Cestoda are a group of parasitic flatworms that primarily inhabit the intestines of vertebrates.

  • Cestoda are known for their ability to absorb nutrients directly through their body surface.

  • In zoology class, we studied the life cycle of Cestoda species that infect mammals.

  • Many animals can host Cestoda without showing symptoms.

  • The study of Cestoda reveals significant insights into parasitology and ecology.

  • Scientists are researching how Cestoda impact the health of their host animals.

Synonyms

tapeworm
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A long flat creature that lives inside the intestines of people or animals

is the formal scientific class name for that parasite type

Surface Forms

Cestoda singular
Cestodas plural

Etymology

Cestoda comes from the Greek root kestos meaning 'belt' or 'ribbon'. That picture helps because these tapeworms are long and flat like a belt and live in the gut, where they absorb nutrients.