Which of the following is a roundworm?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Ascaris.
- Ascaris is a genus of roundworms belonging to the phylum Nematoda.
- These worms are parasitic in nature and commonly infect the intestines of humans and other animals.
- Ascaris lumbricoides is the species of roundworm that commonly infects humans, causing a condition known as ascariasis.