The pathogen Microsporum responsible for ringworm disease in humans belongs to the same kingdom of organisms as that of

Rhizopus, a mould

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Ascaris, a round worm

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Wuchereria, a filarial worm

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Taenia, a tapeworm

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The correct option is A Rhizopus, a mould
Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. Microsporum, responsible for ringworm disease in human beings belongs to the same kingdom as that of Rhizopus, a mould.

Rhizopus is a genus of common saprophytic fungi on plants and specialized parasites on animals. They are found on a wide variety of organic substrates, including "mature fruits and vegetables", jellies, syrups, leather, bread, peanuts and tobacco.

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