Consider the following statements

1. Tapeworm is a hermaphrodite.

2. Round-worm has separate sexes.

3. Filaria is caused by a nematode.

4. Guinea-worm is an annelid.

Which of these are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4

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(b) • Tape worms are hermaphrodite (both male and female reproductive organ present). 

• Round worms are unisexual (separate sex). 

• Filaria is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti which is a parasitic nematode. 

• Guinea worm is a long and very thin nematode, not an annelid.

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