Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
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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Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
Ch. 12 - Prob. 1RCh. 12 - A mixed culture of Escherichia coli and...Ch. 12 - Prob. 3RCh. 12 - Prob. 4RCh. 12 - Differentiate cellular and plasmodial slime molds....Ch. 12 - Prob. 6RCh. 12 - Prob. 7RCh. 12 - Prob. 8RCh. 12 - Prob. 9RCh. 12 - DRAW IT A generalized life cycle of the liver...
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