What is the significance of hermaphroditism for parasitic tapeworms?

Hermaphroditism for parasitic tapeworms is very important. The tapeworm, like any other helminth, is limited in its habitat. But he needs to continue his race. It often happens when only one worm lives in the body. Hermaphroditism helps to reproduce and procreate. If we consider some types of helminths, then we can find species of different sexes. But they generally multiply rapidly and enter the body en masse and without the presence of an intermediate host. In such cases, hermaphroditism is not needed.