- Disease: Taeniasis
- Habitat in human: Small intestine of human
- Definitive host: Human
- Intermediate host: Cattle
- Diagnosis of infection: Microscopic examination of faeces to detect eggs + proglottids
Morphological Features of Scolex
- Rounded or slightly pear-shaped
- Size: 1-2 mm in diameter
- 04 cup-like suckers
- No rostellum or hooks
