Beef TapewormsBeef Tapeworm (Taenia saginata) is a disease causing parasite in cattle and humans. Beef Tapeworm occurs where cattle are raised by infected humans maintaining poor hygiene, and where meat is eaten without proper cooking. The Beef Tapeworm is primariy found in Africa, some parts of Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. It ranges from 4-10 mm and is white in color.
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The Muscular SystemThe muscular system of a Beef Tapworm relies on the scrolex, or the head. The scolex attaches to a host using suction cups and hooks. The scolex sends information to the reproductive organs which also serve as the main muscule for movement. The scolex and the reprodcutive organs flex and contract in order to create movement.
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