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Intermediate host of Wuchereria bancrofti is

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Male Anopheles
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Male Culex
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Female Culex
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None of these
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Solution

The correct option is C Female Culex
Wuchereria bancrofti life cycle is carried out in two host.
Human which selves as a definite host and mosquito which
selves as intermediate host. Mosquito acts as a vector for them
as well. Most common mosquito species which acts as a vectors
are of gender Culex Anopheles, Mansonia and Seders and the
female mosquito of the these species acts as a vector or intermediate host
So the intermediate host of Wuchereria bancrofti are female
Culex, Female Anopheles

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