An adaptation exhibited by the tapeworm for survival in a host's intestine is
A)proglottids coated with calcium carbonate.
B)alkaline secretions from the scolex.
C)a protective lining of chitin.
D)eggs before the proglottids are digested.
E)a tough integument resistant to host digestive fluids.

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Tapeworms have a tough integument that is resistant to host digestive fluids. This adaptation allows them to survive in the hostile environment of the host's intestine.

An Adaptation Exhibited by the Tapeworm for Survival in a Host's