Name two diseases caused by protozoans. What are their causal organisms?
(N/A) The two diseases caused by protozoans and their causal organisms are:
$(i)$ Malaria: Caused by the protozoan $Plasmodium$.
$(ii)$ Sleeping sickness: Caused by the protozoan $Trypanosoma$.
(Alternatively,Kala-azar caused by $Leishmania$ is also a correct example.)
$(i)$ Malaria: Caused by the protozoan $Plasmodium$.
$(ii)$ Sleeping sickness: Caused by the protozoan $Trypanosoma$.
(Alternatively,Kala-azar caused by $Leishmania$ is also a correct example.)
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