Question

Match the following genus names of roundworms to their respective common names:
$\begin{array}{cc}\text{Column A}& \text{Column B}\\ \text{p. Wuchereria}& \text{i. Round worm}\\ \text{q. Ascaris}& \text{ii. Filarial worm}\\ \text{r. Ancylostoma}& \text{iii. Hook worm}\end{array}$

• A. Wuchereria – filarial worm
• B. Ascaris – round worm
• C. Ancylostoma – pin worm
• D. Taenia – tape worm

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Wuchereria – filarial worm

Wuchereria, Ascaris and Ancylostoma are all common examples of Phylum Aschelminthes. Wuchereria is commonly known as the filarial worm, Ascaris as roundworm and Ancylostoma as hookworm. They are all parasitic forms.