2. • Description: The body consists of a single segment and
is designated as monozoic, while in others strobilus
(the body) is a chain of segments called proglottids.
Referred to as polyzoic forms. No presence of a
digestive tract (Olsen, 1986). Can reach lengths of over
a meter.
• Lifecycle: Depends on species and, in most
cases, unknown (Smyth & Smyth, 1980).
• Pathology: Usually does no damage to its host.