(A) $Taenia$ $saginata$ is commonly known as the 'unarmed tapeworm' because its scolex lacks hooks.In contrast, $Taenia$ $solium$ is known as the 'arm

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(A) $Taenia$ $saginata$ is commonly known as the 'unarmed tapeworm' because its scolex lacks hooks.In contrast, $Taenia$ $solium$ is known as the 'armed tapeworm' because its scolex possesses a rostellum with hooks.Therefore, the primary morphological difference mentioned in the options is the absence of hooks on the scolex of $Taenia$ $saginata$.

Class 11 Biology Animal Kingdom Phylum-Platyhelminthes

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$Taenia$ $saginata$ differs from $Taenia$ $solium$ in

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A
Absence of scolex hooks
B
Absence of scolex hooks and uterine branching
C
Absence of scolex hooks and presence of both male and female reproductive organs
D
Presence of scolex hooks