Question
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