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Tapeworms are normally 3m to 5m in length, but it can become very large, over 20m in some situations
They can grow to around 30 feet in humans, perhaps more; filling the whole intestine.
The longest tape worm was 37 ft pulled from Sally Mae Wallace pulled from her mouth on September 5th 1991
There you go, just click on the link below for a full explanation and a picture. The largest ever recorded in a human being was, I believe, 20 m (about 66 feet), but I cannot remember where I saw the reference, so I cannot provide a source. Edit: The second link below references that the longest tapeworm ever passed by a human was 39 m (128 ft.), but I find this doubtful. The third link cites 18 m (59 ft.), which is more believable (and closer to my original recollection). By the way, removal is typically by killing the worm through medication (the remains are then removed from the body with the rest of the waste) or, in extreme cases, surgery. I have heard tales about removing it orally (by pulling it out through the throat), but I believe this is the stuff of urban legends, not reality. ok bye(:
Indefinitely. However...
A tapeworm is a parasite and will sap the cat's energy by taking vital nutrients from the cat's digestive system and blood. This will result in the cat losing weight, possibly to an unhealthy point, and will also result in the cat's being more susceptible to other diseases. Further, the tapeworm may itself introduce Infectious Diseases into the cat's system. Additionally, it is possible that the cat may end up with multiple tapeworms.
If a cat is in good health and has sufficient food, a tapeworm will not kill it. Side effects of the tapeworm may.
Tapeworms can survive outside the body for several months to a year, depending on environmental conditions. Hookworms, on the other hand, can live in soil for several weeks to a few months.
Sooner or later the infected person will start to have bad stomach aches. This is a big clue. Otherwise tape worms will eventually end up killing the person if it isn't removed.
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Can human cells live outside the body?
Yes, they can if they have a proper environment.
How do tapeworms perform respiration?
Tapeworms do not have a respiratory system like humans. Instead, they absorb oxygen and nutrients directly through their skin as they live inside the intestines of their host. This is possible due to their flat, ribbon-like body structure and their specialized surface adaptations.
Can pinworms live outside the body?
Pinworms do not survive for long periods outside the human body. They typically do not live for more than a few weeks in the environment. They require a warm, moist environment to survive and reproduce.
Parasites that live inside their hosts?
Endoparasites are parasites that live inside their host's body. These parasites can reside in the digestive tract, blood vessels, tissues, or organs of their host. Common examples include tapeworms, nematodes, and flukes.
What type of worm lives inside or on organism and takes it food from that organism?
Parasitic worms live inside or on another organism, known as their host, and obtain nutrients by feeding off the host's tissues or fluids. These worms can cause harm or disease to the host depending on the type of worm and the level of infestation. Examples include tapeworms, hookworms, and roundworms.
Where do tapeworms live in the human body?
Tapeworms generally live in the intestine.
Which animal can live in a human intestine?
Tapeworms, hookworms, and Ascaris worms to name a few.
How long does dog round worms live outside the body?
The dog have a weak digestivive system or the tapeworms is too epic.
How long do tapeworms get?
Adult tapeworms can measure up to 50 feet long and can survive as long as 20 years in a host. Some tapeworms attach themselves to the walls of the intestine, where they cause irritation or mild inflammation, while others may pass through to your stool and exit your body.
How long will a tapeworm survive outside the host?
Tapeworms can live in a host for 5-10 years.
What do tapeworms live in?
Intestines
Where do pig tapeworms live?
They live in the stomach
Where do hookworms-live?
thankfully they only live in the tropical or suptropical area
How long does hepitis live outside the body?
Hepatitis C can live for 1 week outside the body.
Can tapeworm's live in a humans stomach?
Tapeworm eggs survive very well outside the body, often for years in unfavorable conditions. Adult tapeworms, however, are very dependent upon remaining in the intestinal tract and are generally dead before they come out of the body.
Do tapeworms live in oranges?
yes
What hookworm eat?
hookworms live on the blood of living creatures
