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==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
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''E. mulitlocularis'' is a relatively small tapeworm between 2-4mm as an adult.
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''E. mulitlocularis'' is a relatively small tapeworm between 2-4mm as an adult.<br>
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Scolex
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'''Scolex'''
*2 rows of hooks
*2 rows of hooks
*4 suckers
*4 suckers
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Proglottid
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'''Proglottid'''
*Between 3 - 5 segments in total
*Between 3 - 5 segments in total
*Terminal proglottid forms 1/2 the length of the mature worm
*Terminal proglottid forms 1/2 the length of the mature worm
*1 proglottid shed per week
*1 proglottid shed per week
*Has single genital pore
*Has single genital pore
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Eggs
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'''Eggs'''
*200-300 eggs per mature proglottid
*200-300 eggs per mature proglottid
*30-40μm in diameter
*30-40μm in diameter