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JAMB Biology 1978 Question 15

Question 15

Microorganisms and Health

In the life history of Schistosoma (Bilharzia), one of the following is the intermediate host:

  1. A.man
  2. B.snail
  3. C.mosquito larva
  4. D.crayfish
  5. E.fish
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (snail)

Explanation

The larvae of Schistosoma develop in freshwater snails before infecting man, the primary host.