How long is a Fish Tapeworm?

A Fish Tapeworm is 82.0 feet (25.0m) long.

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Length Overview

Imperial

82.0 feet

Metric

25.0 meters

Football Fields

0.2

Category

Animals

The fish tapeworm (Diphyllobothrium latum) can reach 82 feet (25m) — longer than a school bus, coiled inside the human intestine. The pork tapeworm reaches 23 feet. They are the longest parasites known.

How many Fish Tapeworms fit in...?

School Buses

2.3

Football Fields

0.2

Blue Whales

0.8

Compare to a custom length

= 13.7 × Fish Tapeworm

For perspective...

  • • Longer than 2 school buses end to end
  • • Could stretch across a 6-lane highway
  • • Lives coiled inside a space the width of a garden hose
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a Fish Tapeworm?
The fish tapeworm (Diphyllobothrium latum) can reach 82 feet (25m) — longer than a school bus, coiled inside the human intestine. The pork tapeworm reaches 23 feet. They are the longest parasites known.
How many football fields is a Fish Tapeworm?
A Fish Tapeworm is 0.2 football fields long (82.0 feet (25.0m)).

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