The parasitic worm Ascaris belongs to which of the following groups?

Arthropoda

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Annelida

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Nematoda

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Mollusca

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Solution

The correct option is C
Nematoda

The body of a nematode is long, cylindrical and unsegmented, without a body cavity. The alimentary canal opens at two ends- mouth, and anus. They are mostly parasitic but some live free in the soil. Examples: Hookworm and Ascaris in humans, Eelworms in potato plants.

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