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Which of the following is not a worm?...

Which of the following is not a worm?

A

E. coli

B

Enterobius

C

Ascaris

D

Ancylostoma

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To determine which of the following is not a worm, we need to analyze the options given: 1. **E. coli**: This is a bacterium, specifically known as Escherichia coli. It is a gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium that belongs to the phylum Proteobacteria. Since it is a bacterium, it is not classified as a worm. 2. **Enterobius**: This refers to Enterobius vermicularis, commonly known as the pinworm. It is a type of nematode (roundworm) and is parasitic in nature. 3. **Ascaris**: This is a genus of parasitic nematodes, specifically Ascaris lumbricoides, which is known as the large intestinal roundworm. It is also a type of worm. 4. **Ancylostoma**: This refers to a genus of hookworms, which are also nematodes and parasitic worms. From this analysis, we can conclude that the organism that is not a worm is **E. coli**. **Final Answer**: E. coli ---
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