Procercoid

Procercoid is the first larval stage of some tapeworms, which usually develops inside the body cavity of copepods.[1] Flatworm in this stage is not enclosed in a protective cyst, but is infectious.[2] Procercoids resemble their adult forms in pathways of energy metabolism. They are basically anaerobic, lacking complete Krebs Cycle, and rely on glycolysis.[2]

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Definition of PROCERCOID". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
2. ^ a b Chappell, L. H. (1979). Physiology of Parasites. Furnival House, 14-18 High Holborn London WC1 V 6BX: Blackie. pp. 131, 134, 139. ISBN 978-1-4684-7808-2.`{{cite book}}`: CS1 maint: location (link)