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Which of the following is commonly known as whipworm?
Which of the following is commonly known as whipworm?
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The correct option is B Trichuris
Trichuris, also called as whipworms, is a genus of parasitic worms belongs to family Trichuridae of phylum Nemathelminthes The name whipworm refers to the shape of the worm; they look like whips with wider "handles" at the posterior end. It causes trichuriasis in humans. Hence option B is correct.
Trichuris, also called as whipworms, is a genus of parasitic worms belongs to family Trichuridae of phylum Nemathelminthes The name whipworm refers to the shape of the worm; they look like whips with wider "handles" at the posterior end. It causes trichuriasis in humans. Hence option B is correct.
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