The scientific name of guinea Worm is

Drancunculus medinensis

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Brugia malayi and B. timori

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Trichinella spiralis

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Solution

The correct option is A Drancunculus medinensis
Dracunculus medinensis or Guinea worm is a nematode that causes dracunculiasis, also known as guinea worm disease.

So, the correct answer is 'Drancunculus medinensis'.

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