Consider the following statements:
1. Tapeworm is a hermaphrodite.
2. Round-worm has separate sexes.
3. Filaria is caused by a nematode.
4. Guinea worm is an annelid.
Which of these are correct?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
Evaluating the correctness of the statements about different worms:
1. Statement 1: Tapeworm (Phylum Platyhelminthes, Class Cestoda) is typically hermaphrodite, meaning each individual possesses both male and female reproductive organs. So, statement 1 is correct.
2. Statement 2: Roundworm (Phylum Nematoda, e.g., Ascaris) typically has separate sexes (dioecious), with distinct male and female individuals. So, statement 2 is correct.
3. Statement 3: Filariasis is a disease caused by parasitic worms belonging to the Filarioidea superfamily, which are types of nematodes (roundworms). So, statement 3 is correct.
4. Statement 4: Guinea worm (Dracunculus medinensis) is also a parasitic nematode (roundworm), not an annelid (segmented worm, like earthworms or leeches). So, statement 4 is incorrect.
Therefore, statements I, II, and III are correct.
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