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The organisms which cause diseases in plants and animals are called

A

Pathogens

B

Vectors

C

Insects

D

Worms

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A wide range of organisms belonging to bacteria, viruses, fungi protozoans, helminthes, etc., could cause diseases in man.
These disease causing organisms are called pathogens.
Vectors are carriers of diseases.
Insects and worms are categories of organisms
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