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The drawings below illustrate the heads (scolices) of six tapeworms which show differing arrangements of
hooks and suckers.
small sucker

A B C

small sucker suckers hooks

D E F

(a) What are the functions of the suckers and hooks?

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(b) Devise a dichotomous key which would distinguish the six species of tapeworms shown above. Only use
features which you can see in the drawings.

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