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The Taeniidae are a family of tapeworms. It is the largest family representing the order Cyclophyllidea. It includes many species of medical and veterinary importance, as Taenia solium (pork tapeworm), Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm), and Echinococcus granulosus. The Taeniidae are parasites of mammals and many are infectious to humans.

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FAMILY

  1. KingdomAnimalia
  2. PhylumPlatyhelminthes
  3. ClassCestoda
  4. OrderCyclophyllidea
  5. FamilyTaeniidae
Habitatmarine
Observations recorded31,132

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Taeniidae
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The Taeniidae are a family of tapeworms. It is the largest family representing the order Cyclophyllidea. It includes many species of medical and veterinary importance, as Taenia solium (pork tapeworm), Taenia saginata (beef tapeworm), and Echinococcus granulosus. The Taeniidae are parasites of mammals and many are infectious to humans.

==Taxonomy==

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