Cestoda (Noun)
Meaning
Tapeworms.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Cestoda is a class of parasitic flatworms commonly known as tapeworms that live in the digestive tract of various animals.
- Medical researchers have identified over 5,000 species within the class Cestoda, including some that infect humans.
- The life cycle of Cestoda usually involves two hosts, with the larval stage found in a first host and the adult stage in the final host.
- Infestation by Cestoda is a significant health concern in many parts of the world due to poor sanitation and inadequate medical care.
- The Cestoda enter the human gastrointestinal system through contaminated food or water and can cause various diseases and health problems.