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( Tapeworms)
Subclass Cestodaria Subclass Eucestoda Craig and Ito describe the gut-dwelling worm as segmented and band-like in its adult stage.[2] Its first stage in tissues and organs of vertebrates, including humans, is the growth of a cyst-like juvenile (or metacestode). The potential cause of illness and disease is due to a metacestode stage happening in human tissues, rather than an adult tapeworm.[2] The tegument is the body surface of the adult tapeworm. Tapeworms take the host's nutrients and do not attack the mucosa of the small intestine or remove blood. Infections, therefore, are benign. Most often hosts do not show any signs of illness.[2] A carrier can notice the segments (proglottides) when using the bathroom, for instance, in the feces in a toilet bowl. Because tapeworms move around constantly, one may find them in undergarments.[2] In previous times in history, people wishing to lose weight have purposely ingested tapeworms to aid in weight loss dieting.
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