noun
- one of the segments that make up the body of a tapeworm, containing reproductive organs
Usage: biology
Examples
- Each proglottis contains both male and female reproductive structures.
- The tapeworm sheds mature proglottis segments containing eggs.
- Scientists examined the proglottis under a microscope to identify the species.
- A single tapeworm can have hundreds of proglottis segments.
- The proglottis breaks off from the main body when it reaches maturity.
- Veterinarians often find proglottis segments in pet fecal samples.