Cucumber Seed Tapeworm Segment

Intestines of carnival mammals (primarily dogs and cats); found as proglottids in fecal matter, pet bedding, or on animal fur.

Absorbs nutrients through its skin from the host's intestinal tract.

Moist, fresh proglottids are mobile and crawl out of the host's anus; they eventually dry out, resembling yellow-gold seeds, and release eggs.

Parasitic risk to pets and occasionally humans (especially children) if an infected flea is accidentally ingested; causes mild gastrointestinal issues but is easily treatable with anthelmintic medication.