The head region of a tapeworm is called the
A) proglottid.
B) cercaria.
C) sporocyst.
D) scolex.
E) glycocalyx.

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The head region of a tapeworm is called the scolex. The proglottid is a series of segments extending posteriorly from the scolex, while cercaria and sporocyst refer to other life stages of different types of parasites. Glycocalyx is a type of sugar coating on cells and is not specific to tapeworms.

The Head Region of a Tapeworm Is Called the