Elephantiasis is caused by

Elephantiasis is caused by

  1. Wuchereria
  2. Pinworm
  3. Planarians
  4. Liver flukes

Answer

Wuchereria is a human parasite. It causes elephanties and is spread by mosquito (vector).

Pinworm belongs to the phylum-Nematoda. It is also known as threadworm or seatworm. It is a common intestinal parasite and causes enterobiasis.

A planarian is one of many non-parasitic flatworms. Liver flukes are flat worms that cause liver rot.

The correct option is A.