The body of a tapeworm (Cestoda) consists of a head and a series of segments. These are scientifically termed:
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Correct answer: A non-extensible cuticle
Nematodes have a tough, collagenous cuticle that is under high hydrostatic pressure from the pseudocoelomic fluid. This creates a hydrostatic skeleton that allows longitudinal muscles to produce sinusoidal movement.
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