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Ascaris lumbricoides is...

Ascaris lumbricoides is

A

Hermaphodite

B

Sexually dimorphic

C

Polymorphic

D

Sexually undifferentiated.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Ascaris lumbricoides**: Ascaris lumbricoides is a type of roundworm (nematode) that is known to be a parasitic organism in humans. 2. **Identifying the Characteristics**: The question provides several options regarding the reproductive characteristics of Ascaris lumbricoides: hermaphrodite, sexually dimorphic, polymorphic, and sexually undifferentiated. 3. **Defining Terms**: - **Hermaphrodite**: An organism that has both male and female reproductive organs. - **Sexually Dimorphic**: Refers to species where males and females have distinct differences in appearance or reproductive structures. - **Polymorphic**: Indicates the presence of two or more distinct forms or types in a population. - **Sexually Undifferentiated**: Means that the sex of the organism cannot be determined. 4. **Analyzing Ascaris lumbricoides**: - Ascaris lumbricoides exhibits sexual dimorphism, meaning it has distinct male and female forms. - The female Ascaris has a genital pore known as the vulva, while the male does not have a separate genital pore. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, Ascaris lumbricoides is best described as **sexually dimorphic** because it has separate male and female forms. 6. **Final Answer**: The correct option is **sexually dimorphic**. ---
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