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Cyclops is intermediate host of.

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Planarial/Dugesia
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Echinococcus
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Drancunculus
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Ancylostoma
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Solution

The correct option is C Drancunculus
Cyclops is one of the most common genera of freshwater copepods, comprising over 400 species. Cyclops is an intermediate host of dracunculiasis (guinea-worm disease) and fish tapeworm (Diphyllobothrium latum) infection.

So, the correct answer is 'Drancunculus'.

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