Elephantiasis is caused by:

Earthworm

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Pinworm

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Wuchereria

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Planarians

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Solution

The correct option is C Wuchereria
Wuchereria is a human parasite that causes Elephantiasis. Elephantiasis is spread through mosquitos.
Pinworm is a common intestinal parasite and causes enterobiasis.
Planarians are non-parasitic flatworms.
Earthworms are soil red worms and are harmless.
So, the correct answer is C.

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