Pseudophyllidea
Pseudophyllidea is a tapeworm order within the class Cestoda. These parasites are characterized by their broad, flat bodies and the presence of a uterine pore in addition to the genital pore on the ventral surface of the proglottis. The scolex, or head, typically possesses both bothria, which are shallow grooves, rather than suckers for attachment.
The life cycle of Pseudophyllidea typically involves two intermediate hosts and one definitive host. The eggs
Species within Pseudophyllidea are found in a wide range of vertebrate definitive hosts, including fish, birds,