STANDARDZoology-Human Health and Disease
STANDARD Zoology Diseases caused by Nematodes MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Elephantiasis (Filariasis) in man is caused by
A
Ancylostoma duodenale
B
Ascaris lumbricoides
C
Dracunculus medinensis
D
Wuchereria bancrofti
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
Filariasis or elephantiasis is caused by a nematode Wuchereria bancrofti which is transmitted through the bite of Culex mosquito.
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