Members of the ____ flatworm lineage are parasites of vertebrates, characterized by modified heads for attaching to the intestinal wall of hosts, and a series of reproductive units called proglottids.

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Members of the Cestoda lineage, commonly known as tapeworms, are parasitic flatworms that infect vertebrates. They have specialized structures for attachment to the host's intestinal wall, such as scolex, and their bodies are made up of segments called proglottids, which contain reproductive organs.

Members of the ____ Flatworm Lineage Are Parasites of Vertebrates