sheep tapeworm; Moniezia expansa
A parasitic tapeworm primarily infecting sheep and other ruminants. Technical term used in veterinary and biological contexts.
The sheep tapeworm parasitizes the small intestine of sheep.
Standard kanji spelling for this parasitic worm.
Katakana spelling, common in biological contexts or for emphasis.
The name 拡張条虫 literally means 'expanding tapeworm', likely referring to the broad, flattened segments of the worm. The exact derivation is uncertain.