pig tapeworm

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Platyhelminthes (Platyhelminthes)

Class

Cestoda (Cestoda)

Order

Cyclophyllidea (Cyclophyllidea)

Family

Taeniidae

Genus

Taenia

Species

Taenia solium (pig tapeworm)

Names in Other Languages

German Schweinebandwurm

Similar Species in Taenia

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beef tapeworm

Taenia saginata

Not Evaluated

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thin-necked bladderworm

Taenia hydatigena

Not Evaluated

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sheep measles

Taenia ovis

Not Evaluated

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rabbit tapeworm

Taenia pisiformis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pig tapeworm?

The scientific name of pig tapeworm is Taenia solium. It belongs to the genus Taenia.

Where does pig tapeworm live?

pig tapeworm is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does pig tapeworm belong to?

pig tapeworm (Taenia solium) belongs to the genus Taenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Taeniidae.

What kingdom does pig tapeworm belong to?

pig tapeworm (Taenia solium) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of pig tapeworm?

The closest relatives of pig tapeworm in the genus Taenia include beef tapeworm, thin-necked bladderworm, sheep measles, rabbit tapeworm.