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==Characteristics==
 
==Characteristics==
''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>
Scolex
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'''Scolex'''
 
*2 rows of hooks
 
*2 rows of hooks
 
*4 suckers
 
*4 suckers
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
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
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