Similarity in Ascaris lumbricoides and Anopheles stephensi is:

Correct answer: A. Sexual dimorphism

  • A. Sexual dimorphism
  • B. Metamerism .
  • C. Anaerobic respiration
  • D. Endoparasitism

Explanation

Sexual dimorphism refers to the difference in individuals of different sexes of the same species. Sexes in Ascaris are separate and sexual dimorphism is well defined. Males are smaller than females. They possess a recurved tail with pre and post anal papillae, a cloaca, and a pair of spicules or penial setae. In Anopheles, the ends of maxillary palps in males are club shaped while in females they are not.

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