Consider the following statements 1. Tapeworm is a hermaphrodite. 2. Round-worm has separate sexes. 3. Filaria is caused by a nematode.
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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