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  Taenia pisiformis scolex

Lab_4b-13a

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1. Strobila

2. Suckers

3. Hooks on rostellum

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This slide shows a scolex from the anterior most region of the tapeworm Taenia pisiformis.  Note the series of hooks on a raised portion of the scolex called a rostellum as well as the four lateral suckers.  These hooks and suckers enable to tapeworm to remain attached to the intestinal wall of its host.

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