Flukes of which of the following genus, parasitize lungs of the mammals?

Paragonimus

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Schistosoma

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Clonorchis

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Diplozoan

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Solution

The correct option is B Diplozoan
Flukes belong to the phylum Platyhelminthes. These are parasitic in nature. They survive on the body fluids. Diplozoon paradoxum is a flatworm from the class Monogenea found in freshwater fishes in Asia and Europe and known for its complete monogamy. It parasitizes the lungs of the mammals.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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