scoleces
Scoleces is a term used in biology, particularly in parasitology, to refer to the larval stage of tapeworms belonging to the class Cestoda. These larval forms are also often referred to as bladderworms or cysticerci. The scolex is a specialized structure found at the anterior end of the tapeworm. It is typically equipped with hooks or suckers, or both, which the adult worm uses to anchor itself to the intestinal wall of its host.
The development of scoleces occurs within the intermediate host. When an intermediate host ingests tapeworm eggs,
The presence of scoleces in the intermediate host can lead to various health problems, depending on the