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beef tapeworm

Taenia saginata

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About

The Beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata) is a species in the genus Taenia. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Taenia saginata.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Platyhelminthes (Yassı solucanlar)
Class
Cestoda (şeritler)
Order
Cyclophyllidea (Dipylidiidae)
Family
Taeniidae
Genus
Taenia
Species
Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm)

Similar Species in Taenia

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thin-necked bladderworm
Taenia hydatigena
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sheep measles
Taenia ovis
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pig tapeworm
Taenia solium
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rabbit tapeworm
Taenia pisiformis
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of beef tapeworm?
The scientific name of beef tapeworm is Taenia saginata. It belongs to the genus Taenia.
Where does beef tapeworm live?
beef tapeworm is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does beef tapeworm belong to?
beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata) belongs to the genus Taenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Taeniidae.
What kingdom does beef tapeworm belong to?
beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of beef tapeworm?
The closest relatives of beef tapeworm in the genus Taenia include thin-necked bladderworm, sheep measles, pig tapeworm, rabbit tapeworm.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Taenia — 5 Species

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beef tapeworm
Taenia saginata
NE
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thin-necked bladderworm
Taenia hydatigena
NE 🐾
sheep measles
Taenia ovis
NE 🐾
pig tapeworm
Taenia solium
NE 🐾
rabbit tapeworm
Taenia pisiformis
NE
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