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A tapeworm has no alimentary canal because

A tapeworm has no alimentary canal because
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  • A It is autotrophic
  • B It does not feed
  • C It has no enzymes
  • D Its body absorbs digested food
  • E The suckers on the scolex suck blood
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The correct answer is D. Its body absorbs digested food.

Tapeworms do not have an alimentary canal (digestive system) because they absorb digested food directly through their body surface. They live in the intestines of their host and rely on the host's digestive processes to break down food, which they then absorb through their skin. This adaptation allows them to survive without the need for their own digestive system.

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