Animal Kingdom Question 37
37. Bladderworm/cysticercus is the larval stage of
(a) Tapeworm
(b) Roundworm
(c) Pinworm
(d) Liver Fluke
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Answer : a
Hints & Solutions
(a) Bladderworm or cysticerus larva forms in tapeworm. Cysticercus is a scientific name given to the young tapeworms belonging to the genus Taenia. It is a small, sac-like vesicle resembling a bladder; hence, it is also known as bladder worm. It is filled with fluid, in which the main body of the larva, called scolex, resides.
