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How does the tapeworm prevent itself from being removed along with the waste?

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Tape worms have numerous adaptations to enhance their survival in the hosts.
For example the have anatomical adaptations in the form of scolex with hooks that they use to attach to the host small intestine walls therefore preventing them from being excreted following peristalsis. Therefore, the correct answer is that they posses hooks that they use to attach to the small intestines.
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