tapeworm: Classification

Tapeworms are classified in the phylum Platyhelminthes, class Cestoda.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Classification
• Consequences of Infestation
• Humans as Tapeworm Hosts
• Reproduction
• Anatomy and Function

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