Which statement correctly identifies an adaptation for the parasitic lifestyle of tapeworm?
Correct answer: A. Presence of suckers and hooks
- A. Presence of suckers and hooks
- B. Asexual reproduction by fission
- C. The presence of mesoderm in embryonic stages
- D. All of the above options are correct
Explanation
Option A is correct since it is the best answer. Tapeworms are acoelomates that have mesoderm divided by fission but the question asks about the adaptation and Options B and C are not adaptations. Another adaptation would be the degradation of the digestive system in tapeworm.
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