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The pathogen Microsporum responsible for ringworm disease in humans belongs to the same kingdom of organisms as that of
BiologyHuman Health and DiseasesNEETNEET 2011 (Mains)
Options:
  • A Taenia, a tapeworm
  • B Wuchereria, a filarial worm
  • C Rhizopus, a mould
  • D Ascaris, a round worm
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The correct answer is: Rhizopus, a mould
Many fungi belonging to the generaMicrosporum, Trichophyton and Epidermophyton are responsible for ringworms which is one of the most common infectious disease in man. Microsporum is a member of class-Deuteromycetes (Fungi Imperfecti) of Kingdom-fungi. Rhizopus (bread mould) is a member of class-Zygomycetes (Conjugation fungi) of Kingdom-Fungi.

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