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Biology Question on Kingdom Protista

The vector of the kala- azar is

A

Aedes sp

B

Anopheles stephenis

C

Culex fatigans

D

Phlebotomus sp

Answer

Phlebotomus sp

Explanation

Solution

Leishmaniasis commonly called kala- azar is caused by Leishmania donovani. The parasite spreads by sandfly (Phlebotomus) bite.