Which of the following is an example of platyhelminthes?
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Platyhelminthes, also known as flatworms, are a phylum of parasitic worms that are characteristically flat and leaf-like in shape.
- Plasmodium
- Schistosoma
- Trypanosoma
- Wuchereria.
The Correct Option is B
Approach Solution - 1
Platyhelminthes have a soft and dorsoventrally flattened body with bilateral symmetry.
- Plasmodium and Trypanosoma belong to the phylum protozoa. Hence options A and C are incorrect
- Wuchereria belongs to the phylum Aschelminthes. Hence option D is incorrect
Therefore, the correct answer is option B) Schistosoma
Approach Solution -2
Option b) Schistosoma is an example of Platyhelminthes.
Platyhelminthes, also known as flatworms, are a phylum of parasitic worms that are characteristically flat and leaf-like in shape.
- Schistosoma is a genus of parasitic flatworms that are commonly known as blood flukes.
- They are responsible for causing a disease called schistosomiasis, which affects the urinary tract and intestines in humans.
- Plasmodium, Trypanosoma, and Wuchereria are all examples of parasitic protozoa, not Platyhelminthes.
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