Elephantiasis is caused by a member of.

Aschelminthes

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Platyhelminthes

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Annelida

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Arthropoda

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Solution

The correct option is C Aschelminthes
Classification of Phylum Aschelminthes:
Aschelminthes is classified into two classes:
Aphasmidia (Phasmids are absent)
Phasmidia(Phasmids are present near hind end of body): for example, Wuchereria (Filaria) — The Filarial worm (causes elephantiasis)

So, the correct answer is 'Aschelminthes'.

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