What Is the Gravid Proglottid

We define a gravid proglottid as one that contains uterine branches filled with eggs. An immature proglottid is defined as one that does not have a fully mature reproductive system and is without eggs.

Where is the gravid proglottid?

The gravid proglottids are found at the end of the strobila and contain the fully developed uterus full of eggs. The branched uterine structure in the gravid proglottids is often used as the main criterion for identification of the organism to the species level.

What does proglottid mean?

Definition of proglottid : a segment of a tapeworm containing both male and female reproductive organs.

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