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Pinworm is called as
  1. Wuchereria bancrofti
  2. Schistosoma haematobium
  3. Ancylostoma duodenale
  4. Enterobius vermicularis

A
Wuchereria bancrofti
B
Ancylostoma duodenale
C
Enterobius vermicularis
D
Schistosoma haematobium
Solution
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  • Enterobius vermicularis belong to the phylum Aschelminthes (roundworm) and is called pinworm as it is a tiny and narrow worm, also known as threadworm or seatworm. They're white in color and less than a half-inch long.
  • Schistosoma haematobium is commonly called a blood fluke and belongs to the phylum Platyhelminthes.
  • Wuchereria bancrofti is a thread-like filarial nematode.
  • Ancylostoma duodenale is also a nematode and is commonly called an old-world hookworm.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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