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Intestinal Fluke is

A

Fasciola indica

B

Fasciolopsis buski

C

Opisthorchis sinensis

D

Schistosma japonicum.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Intestinal Flukes**: Intestinal flukes are a type of flatworm, specifically classified under the group known as trematodes. They are hermaphroditic, meaning they possess both male and female reproductive organs. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options given are: - Fasciola indica - Fasciolopsis buski - Opisthorchis sinensis - Schistosoma japonicum 3. **Characteristics of Intestinal Flukes**: Intestinal flukes can vary in size from a few millimeters to several centimeters. While there are approximately 70 species of trematodes that can inhabit the human intestine, only a few are known to cause infections. 4. **Determining the Most Common Intestinal Fluke**: Among the species that can inhabit the human intestine, the most common intestinal fluke is Fasciolopsis buski. 5. **Final Answer**: Therefore, the correct answer to the question "Intestinal Fluke is" is **Fasciolopsis buski**. ---
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