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Biology Question on Kingdom Animalia

Which of the following is an example of platyhelminthes?

A

Plasmodium

B

Schistosoma

C

Trypanosoma

D

Wuchereria.

Answer

Schistosoma

Explanation

Solution

Platyhelminthes have a soft and dorsoventrally flattened body with bilateral symmetry.

  • Plasmodium and Trypanosoma belong to the phylum protozoa. Hence options A and C are incorrect
  • Wuchereria belongs to the phylum Aschelminthes. Hence option D is incorrect

Therefore, the correct answer is option B) Schistosoma