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\nThe malarial parasite, Plasmodium, is a single-celled eukaryotic organism belonging to the phylum Apicomplexa. Organisms in this group are commonly classified as protozoa.
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\nProtozoa are diverse group of unicellular eukaryotic organisms, many of which are motile and include parasitic forms like Plasmodium.
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\nMalaria is caused by the Plasmodium parasite, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Bacteria are prokaryotic; viruses and fungi are different classes of microorganisms.
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