Mark the incorrect pair

Options

A. Glossina palpalis-Trypanosoma gambiense
B. Phlebotomus-Trichomonas vaginalis
C. Female Anopheles-Plasmodium
D. None of these

Answer

To solve the question of identifying the incorrect pair, we will analyze each option provided in the question step by step.

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Identify the first pair: Glossyna palpalis and Trypanosoma gambiense**
- Glossyna palpalis is the scientific name for the Tsetse fly.
- This fly is known to be a vector for the parasite Trypanosoma gambiense, which causes African sleeping sickness in humans.
- **Conclusion**: This pair is correct.

2. **Identify the second pair: Phyllobotomus and Trichomonas vaginalis**
- Phyllobotomus refers to sand flies.
- Sand flies are known to transmit diseases such as sand fly fever but are not associated with Trichomonas vaginalis.
- Trichomonas vaginalis is a protozoan that causes trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted infection affecting the vagina.
- **Conclusion**: This pair is incorrect.

3. **Identify the third pair: Female Anopheles and Plasmodium**
- Female Anopheles mosquitoes are well-known vectors for the Plasmodium parasite.
- Plasmodium is responsible for malaria, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
- **Conclusion**: This pair is correct.

4. **Final Conclusion**
- The only incorrect pair identified is Phyllobotomus matched with Trichomonas vaginalis.

### Answer:
The incorrect pair is **Phyllobotomus and Trichomonas vaginalis**.

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