Tim is a tapeworm resemblant to the family of flatworms, taenia ovis. However unlike other tapeworms, Tim prefers to help his host rather than take. Tim resides in the GI tract of his host and he provides their body with nutrients and protecting their digestive systems from other parasites such as giardia, and even other tapeworms. He even finds a way to relieve the host of any abdominal discomfort as well as helping weight loss, but is never known to take away nutrients