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The definitive host e.g. the dog, then ingests the offal of the intermediate host, and the life cycle continues.

The definitive host e.g. the dog, then ingests the offal of the intermediate host, and the life cycle continues.

The prepatent period of ''E. granulosus'' is 6-7weeks. No more than one gravid segment is passed by each tapeworm each week. This species therefore has a low biotic potential.  

The prepatent period of ''E. granulosus'' is 6-7weeks. No more than one gravid segment is passed by each tapeworm each week. This species therefore has a low biotic potential.  

=== Prevalence in the UK: ===

=== Prevalence in the UK: ===