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A person is diagnosed with a disease called elephantiasis. The causative agent for the same belongs to which of the following phylum?

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Platyhelminthes
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Protista
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Chordata
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Nematoda
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Solution

The correct option is D Nematoda
The causative agent for the disease elephantiasis is a worm called Wuchereria. It is also known as filarial worm. It belongs to the phylum Nematoda. The disease is characterised by the swelling of legs and scrotum.

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