The pathogen Epidermophyton responsible for ringworm disease in humans belongs to the same kingdom of organisms as that of

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The pathogen Epidermophyton responsible for ringworm disease in humans belongs to the same kingdom of organisms as that of (A) Wuchereria, a roundworm (B) Entamoeba, a protozoan (C) Mucor, a mould (D) Taenia, a tapeworm

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Epidermophyton is a genus of fungi. This fungi causes ringworm infections. This belongs to Ascomycetes. This is known to cause infections of skin and nails. Mucor is a common mould. It is filamentous fungi found on decaying fruits and vegetables. Thus both belong to same kingdom i.e. Kingdom Fungi.

Q. The pathogen Epidermophyton responsible for ringworm disease in humans belongs to the same kingdom of organisms as that of

Wuchereria, a roundworm

Entamoeba, a protozoan

Mucor, a mould

Taenia, a tapeworm

Epidermophyton is a genus of fungi. This fungi causes ringworm infections. This belongs to Ascomycetes. This is known to cause infections of skin and nails. Mucor is a common mould. It is filamentous fungi found on decaying fruits and vegetables. Thus both belong to same kingdom i.e. Kingdom Fungi.