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what structure enable tapeworms to attach itself to the intestinal wall of host.

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Question

what structure enable tapeworms to attach itself to the intestinal wall of host. 8. What is the fluid-filled capsule in a cnidocyte called? 9. What structure in a planarian digests food and ensures that nutrients get to all the cells? 10. What is the name given to the ciliated cells that perform excretion for a planarian? 11. What structures enable a tapeworm to attach itself to the intestinal wall of its host? 12. What are the anterior and posterior ends of a complete digestive tract called? 13. Which of the phyla covered in this lab exercise have complete digestive tracts? 14. Which phylum of animals covered in this lab exercise relies on a crown of cilia to draw water and food into the mouth?

Explanation / Answer

8. Fluid-filled capsule in a cnidocyte is called cnida
9. The gastrovascular cavity in planarian is helped in food digestion and ensures nutrients get to all the cells.
10. Ciliated cells that perform excretion for a planarian is called flame cell
11. Hooks and suckers enable a tapeworm to attach itself to the intestinal wall of its host
12. Mouth and anal opening are anterior and posterior ends of a complete digestive system.