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Cestodes

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Fill in the missing words about cestodes	A cestode (tapeworm) is a chain (strobila) of progressively maturing reproductive units called proglottids anchored at one end to the intestinal wall by a hold-fast organ called the scolex.	Link to Answer Article
What species of Taenia occur in dogs?	Taenia ovis Taenia hydatigena Taenia pisiformis Taenia multiceps Taenia serialis	Link to Answer Article
What are spiracles?	Chitinous openings On the side of the body Under muscular control so can open and close at will Mounted on stimatic plates Leads to trachea Can be used for species identification	Link to Answer Article
What is the name of the general insect body system?	Haemocoele	Link to Answer Article
What are oviparous insects?	Lay eggs outside of the body which hatch after deposition	Link to Answer Article
What are viviparous insects?	Lay larvae or nymphs Eggs rupture in female reproductive system	Link to Answer Article
Summarise simple metamorphosis and give an example of a species of insect which uses it	Nymph emerges from egg Nymph grows and moults Nymph becomes an adult Lice	Link to Answer Article
Summarise complex metamorphosis and give an example of a species of insect which uses it	Larva emerges from egg Larva grows and moults Larva pupates Adult emerges from pupa Flies	Link to Answer Article