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Tapeworm and Roundworn​

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Tapeworms and roundworms both belong to the same phylum however, their families are different from one another.

Tapeworms are flat, segmented intestinal parasites of the cat and dog and humans sometimes. They are present in the intestines of pets and depend on them, therefore, are parasites. These parasites look like tape which gives it its name.

Roundworms can also infect humans and the most common cases are among children. When not treated immediately, they can cause severe damage to a human host and can even cause blindness. Tapeworms are white in color with a long, segmented body.

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