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One of the following is not causal organism for ringworm
BiologyHuman Health and Diseases
Options:
  • A
    Microsporum
  • B
    Trichophyton
  • C
    Epidermophyton
  • D
    Macrosporum
Solution:
1654 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is:
Macrosporum
Ringworm infections are caused by fungi that belongs to the genera Microsporum trichophyton and Epidermophyton. Macrosporum is an ectomycorhizal zoosporic fungus causing diseases of economically important vascular plants.

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