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wuchereria is a platyhelminthes
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Filariasis is caused by?
wuchereria bancrofti
Can a nematode be ectothermic?
They are cold blooded organisms.
Is Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi a virus?
Hello there! Wuchereria bancrofti and Brugia malayi are definitely not viruses, instead, they are nematodes that can cause an infection in humans. Thank you for the question! 😄
What are examples of phylum Nematoda?
Hook Worms and Ascaris,wuchereria
Is a schistosoma a nematode?
Schistosoma is not a nematode, is a genus of Trematode under Phylum Platyhelminthes meaning the flatworms, nematode are round unsegmented worms.
How many atoms in a nematode?
A nematode is a type of worm and there are trillions of atoms in one.
What is the named pathogen that causes Diseases like elephantiasis caused by these worm-like animals?
The three main causes of elephantiasis are Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, and B. timori. With Wuchereria being the most common.
What is nematode infection?
Nematode infection is an infection caused by nematode. Some the infections are; ascariasis, trichuriasis filariasis, etc.Nematodes in infections in plants also include white patches on leaves and others.
Is elephantiasis a viral disease?
No, it is caused by a parasite called Wuchereria bancrofti, a type of roundworm.
What is the phylum of a nematode?
nematoda
What is the kingdom of a nematode?
protista
What is the type of pathogen that causes the disease elephantiasis?
Elephantiasis or filariasis, is a parasitic infestation of nematodes. The three nematode species that infect humans and cause filariasis are Brugia malayi , Brugia timori , and Wuchereria bancrofti .
