Q. Which stage in the life cycle of Taenia solium infects the intermediate host?

A) Hexacanth larva
B) Oncosphere
C) Cysticercus larva
D) Miracidium
Explanation

The six-hooked embryo of Taenia solium is called hexacanth. Hexacanth along with all its membranes is called oncosphere. The oncospheres are passed out along with human stools, which is eaten up by the pig (secondary or intermediate host). Thus, oncospheres reach in the intestines of pigs and infect them.

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