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Intermediate host of liver fluke is:

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Pig
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Man
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Snail
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Mosquito
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Solution

The correct option is C Snail
  • Liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica) occurs in the liver parasite that can infect all grazing animals and humans.
  • Intermediate hosts of liver fluke are air-breathing freshwater snails.
  • Disease caused by fluke is called fasciolosis or fascioliasis.
So, the correct answer is option 'Snail'.

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