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The answer is: as part of a tapeworm

Tapeworms are flat, ribbon-like worms found in the intestine of dogs, cats, and other animals. The tapeworm is made up of a series of segments called proglottids. Each proglottid has both male and female reproductive organs contained within it. As the tapeworm grows, the segments are shed, eventually exiting the host animal via the anus. These segments are then picked up by an intermediate host (rodent, rabbit, flea larvae) for continuation of the tapeworm lifecycle.

 

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