The parasite illustrated in the diagram above is_______

Assessment: WAEC SSCE - Animal Husbandry - 2019 (Objective) Subject: Animal Husbandry

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The parasite illustrated in the diagram above is_______

Answer Details
The organism illustrated in the diagram appears to be Trypanosoma sp. Trypanosomes are a group of unicellular parasitic protozoa that can cause diseases in humans and animals. They are characterized by their elongated and slender shape, with a single flagellum that allows them to move through the bloodstream of their host. Trypanosomes can cause diseases such as African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, and Chagas disease in humans, as well as nagana and surra in animals. Therefore, the answer to the question is Trypanosoma sp.

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