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Q: “Slipper animalcule” is the common name for:
  • A. Plasmodium
  • B. Monocystis
  • C. Trypanosoma
  • D. Paramecium
Correct Answer: Option D - Slipper animalcule is a common name for ciliated protozoan of the genus Paramecium. The term 'slipper' is used because their shape is like a slipper and animalcule term is represented the microscopic organism. Slipper animalcule belongs to phylum protozoa.
D. Slipper animalcule is a common name for ciliated protozoan of the genus Paramecium. The term 'slipper' is used because their shape is like a slipper and animalcule term is represented the microscopic organism. Slipper animalcule belongs to phylum protozoa.

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Slipper animalcule is a common name for ciliated protozoan of the genus Paramecium. The term 'slipper' is used because their shape is like a slipper and animalcule term is represented the microscopic organism. Slipper animalcule belongs to phylum protozoa.