Question

Worms causing disease Elephantiasis _________ .

Answer 1

Elephantiasis:

1. Lymphatic filariasis is commonly called Elephantiasis.
2. Three types of Parasitic worms cause elephantiasis.
3. This is transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitos.

Filarial worms:

1. They are parasitic nematodes that survive in the lymphatic system of man.
2. The worm family includes Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, etc.

Final Answer: Worms causing disease Elephantiasis is filarial Worms.