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.
Sunburst flag. The sunburst flag (Irish: An Gal GrÃ©ine) is a flag associated with early Irish nationalism, and more recently, youth wings of Irish republican groups such as Na Fianna Ãireann. The flag is first thought to have been used in 1858 by the Irish Republican Brotherhood.