The larvae of many common tapeworm species that infect humans are usually found
A) encysted in freshwater snails.
B) encysted in the muscles of an animal, such as a cow or pig.
C) crawling in the abdominal blood vessels of cows and pigs.
D) crawling in the intestines of cows and pigs.

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The larvae of many common tapeworm species that infect humans are usually found encysted in the muscles of animals, such as cows or pigs. Humans become infected when consuming undercooked or raw meat containing the cysts.

The Larvae of Many Common Tapeworm Species That Infect Humans