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Name the vector host of the malarial parasite. Mention the species of malarial parasite which causes malignant and fatal malaria.

• The vector (organism that carries germs) of malaria is the female Anopheles mosquito.


• Malaria is caused by a parasite, Plasmodium. Its three species cause malaria.


• Out of three species Plasmodium falciparum causes malignant and fatal (dangerous and death causing) malaria.


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