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Schistosoma is...

Schistosoma is

A

hermaphrodite but protandrous

B

Hermaphrodute but protogynous

C

Unisexual

D

Hermaphordite with self fertillzation

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Schistosoma**: Schistosoma is a genus of trematodes, commonly known as blood flukes, which belong to the phylum Platyhelminthes. 2. **Reproductive Characteristics**: Unlike many other trematodes, Schistosoma exhibits dioecious or unisexual reproduction. This means that the male and female sexes are separate entities; an individual organism does not possess both male and female reproductive organs. 3. **Sexual Dimorphism**: In Schistosoma, there is a notable sexual dimorphism, where males are significantly larger than females. The male surrounds the female with a structure called the gynecophoral canal for their entire adult life. 4. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A**: "Hermaphrodite but protandrous" - Incorrect, as Schistosoma is not hermaphroditic. - **Option B**: "Hermaphrodite but protogynous" - Incorrect, for the same reason as above. - **Option C**: "Unisexual" - Correct, as Schistosoma has separate male and female individuals. - **Option D**: "Hermaphrodite with self-fertilization" - Incorrect, as Schistosoma does not possess both sexes in one organism. 5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is that Schistosoma is unisexual.
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