Which one of the following is the scientific name of the causal organism of elephantiasis ?
Ascaris lumbricoides
Culex pipiens
Wuchereria bancrofti
Fasciola hepatica
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UPSC NDA-2 – 2017
Elephantiasis, or Lymphatic Filariasis, is a parasitic disease caused by nematode worms, primarily *Wuchereria bancrofti*, *Brugia malayi*, and *Brugia timori*. These worms block the lymphatic system, leading to swelling.