Question

Amongst the following species, which is the one whose eggs you will trace abundantly in water?

• A. Ascaris lumbricoides
• B. Fasciola hepatica
• C. Schistosoma haematobium
• D. Taenia solium

Answer 1

The correct option is C Schistosoma haematobium

The Platyhelminthes phylum includes the flatworms which are parasitic These are disease-causing worms.

Schistosomiasis is also known assnail fever. This is a disease caused by parasitic flatworm of the Schistosoma type. The disease is spread by contact with fresh water contaminated with the parasites. These parasites are released from infected freshwater snails. The disease is especially common among children in developing countries as they are more likely to play in the contaminated water.

So, the correct answer is option C.