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Biology Question on biological classification

Carriers of Entamoeba histolytica are

A

mosquito of genus, Anopheles

B

cattle

C

Musca domestica (housefly)

D

healthy human host

Answer

healthy human host

Explanation

Solution

E. histolytica is monogenetic i.e., only one host is required for its complete life cycle. Pigs, dogs, rats and rabbits are supposed to be the reservoir host. It undergoes reproduction and completes its life cycle only in man.