Tape worms

Tape Worms
Introduction

Did you know that the Tapeworm could grow up to 30 feet long? that’s about nine meters! Just imagine a nine-meter parasite, moving around inside your body. !!! In fact there are many types of parasites that can live in your intestines. Some of them are pinworms, hook worms and round worms. But today I am going to talk to you about Tapeworms.

Tapeworms get their name because when they become adults they look like measuring tape. They are flat and make up the class of Cestoda. Eating uncooked meat can contract tapeworms. For instance you ca...