Microbiology: An Introduction
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Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 4MCQ
Fleas are the intermediate host for Dioylium caninum tapeworm, and dogs are the definitive host. Which stage of the
- a. cysticerus larva
- b. proglottids
- c. scolex
- d. adult
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