Morphology. E. granulosus is the smallest of the tapeworms (3-9 mm long) and it only has three proglottids.
What are the 6 types of tapeworms?
Types
- pork tapeworm (Taenia solium)
- beef tapeworm (Taenia saginata)
- dwarf tapeworm (Hymenolepis nana)
- fish tapeworm from raw freshwater fish (Diphyllobothrium latum)
- dog tapeworm, more common in rural areas.
How small can tapeworms get?
Tapeworms are flat, segmented parasites that can grow from 4 to 28 inches (10 to 71 centimeters) in length.
