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Vector of malarial parasite is____________.

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Male Culex
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Female Anopheles
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Female Aedes
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Female Culex
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Solution

The correct option is B Female Anopheles
Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites. The parasites are spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, called "malaria vectors."

So, the correct answer is 'Female Anopheles'.

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