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ZOOLOGY

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Trichonympha belongs to which phylum?
A
Parabasalia
B
Chlorophyta
C
Kinetoplasta
D
Actinopoda
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Trichonympha belongs to class mastigophora of phylum Protozoa. They live in intestine of termites and have symbiotic relationship with them. They secrete cellulose digesting enzyme-glucosidase.

Detailed explanation-2: -Trichonympha sp. is an anaerobic symbiotic flagellate, which is part of the parabasalid goup, within the supergroup Excavata [1]. Parabasalids are characterized by parabasal fibers that link their basal bodies to Golgi complexes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Classification of the genus Trichonympha Phylum: Metamonada-This phylum is composed of a large group of anaerobic flagellates that have formed a symbiotic relationship with various animals. However, some of these organisms have been shown to be pathogenic in nature and can cause diseases.

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