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.
Because of its theological significance, the shamrock has become a national symbol of Ireland as an expression of the Irishâs faith in the Trinity. Thus, although one often sees four-leaf clovers as symbols of Ireland in advertisements, it is the three-lobe shamrock which is the proper symbol.