Question

Name the causative agent of elephantiasis. To which phylum does the organism
belong? Write any two characteristic features of this phylum.

Answer 1

Elephantiasis is caused by Wocheria bancrofti .

It belongs to kingdom nematoda.

Nematodes are bilaterally symmetrical, worm-like animals that are surrounded by a strong , flexible non-cellular layer called cuticle.

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Answer 2

Name the causative agent of elephantiasis.

Answer- Elephantiasis is caused by Wocheria bancrofti .

To which phylum does the organism

belong?

Answer: It belongs to kingdom nematoda.

Write any two characteristic features of this phylum.

Answer- Nematodes have bilaterally symmetrical, worm-like animals basically surrounded by a strong , flexible non-cellular layer called cuticle.