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Among the following, nocturnal periodicity is exhibited by
Among the following, nocturnal periodicity is exhibited by
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Microfilaria is the first stage in the life cycle of filarial worms and typically exhibits nocturnal behavior due to the feeding patterns of the mosquito vectors.
Updated On: May 14, 2025
- Sausage shaped larva
- Microfilaria
- Ookanite
- Rhabditiform larva
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Microfilaria, which are the larval stage of filarial worms, exhibit nocturnal periodicity, meaning they are more prevalent in the blood during the night.
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