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Flukes and tapeworms:...

Flukes and tapeworms:

A

show cephalization

B

have well-developed reproductive systems

C

have well-developed nervous systems

D

are plant parasites

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Organisms**: Flukes and tapeworms are both types of parasitic worms known as helminths. They are not free-living organisms; instead, they rely on a host for survival. 2. **Understand Their Structure**: - Flukes have a leaf-like, flattened body shape. - Tapeworms have an elongated, flat body structure. - Both lack a cylindrical shape, which is characteristic of roundworms. 3. **Determine Their Habitat**: - Flukes typically infect the circulatory system and liver of their hosts. - Tapeworms primarily inhabit the digestive system of their hosts. 4. **Identify Their Hosts**: - Both flukes and tapeworms usually infect vertebrates, including humans. 5. **Examine Cephalization**: - Cephalization refers to the development of a head region with a concentration of sensory organs and a nervous system. - Flukes and tapeworms lack cephalization, indicating that they do not have a well-defined head or complex nervous system. 6. **Assess the Nervous System**: - The nervous system of flukes and tapeworms is not well developed. It consists of a simple network of nerves rather than a complex structure. 7. **Evaluate the Reproductive System**: - Both flukes and tapeworms have a well-developed reproductive system. They can produce both male and female gametes, either within the same organism (hermaphroditic) or in separate organisms. 8. **Consider the Nature of Their Parasitism**: - Flukes and tapeworms are animal parasites, not plant parasites. 9. **Summarize Findings**: - They do not exhibit cephalization. - They have a well-developed reproductive system. - They do not have a well-developed nervous system. - They are animal parasites, not plant parasites. 10. **Conclusion**: The correct answer to the question is that flukes and tapeworms have a well-developed reproductive system.

### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Organisms**: Flukes and tapeworms are both types of parasitic worms known as helminths. They are not free-living organisms; instead, they rely on a host for survival. 2. **Understand Their Structure**: - Flukes have a leaf-like, flattened body shape. - Tapeworms have an elongated, flat body structure. - Both lack a cylindrical shape, which is characteristic of roundworms. ...
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