NEET Biology Animal Kingdom Question Bank Phylum Platyhelminthes

  • question_answer
    Cysticerci in pig muscles can remain viable upto  [AFMC 1994]

    A) One year

    B) Six months

    C) Six years

    D) One month

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Haxacanth moves in the body and ultimately settles in the muscles of secondary host (pig). Here it forms an encysted bladderworm or cysticercus. Cysticercus remain viable for upto six months.


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