Tapeworm infection is the infestation of the digestive tract by a species of parasitic flatworm (known as a cestode), called tapeworms. Live tapeworm larvae grouped in cysts (coenuri)are sometimes ingested by consuming undercooked meat.
The proportions of the flag are 1:2 (that is to say that, as flown horizontally, the flag is half as high as it is wide). The Irish government has described the symbolism behind each colour as being that green represents the older Gaelic tradition while the orange represents the supporters of William of Orange.
The current flag of Ireland was adopted in 1919, during the Irish War of Independence, although it was first used in 1848. The proportion of the flag is 1:2, which means the length is twice the width. It is called the 'Irish tricolor' and has vertical stripes of three colors.The colors are green, white, and orange.Their placement on the flag also holds significance. The flag has green color at the hoist, next to the green is white, and at the end is orange.t is called the 'Irish tricolor' and has vertical stripes of three colors. The colors are green, white, and orange. Their placement on the flag also holds significance. The flag has green color at the hoist, next to the green is white, and at the end is orange.