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Which of the following parasites is transmitted by mosquitoes and primarily affects the heart and pulmonary arteries of dogs?
- Tapeworm (Taenia pisiformis)
- Hookworm (Ancylostoma caninum)
- Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis)
- Roundworm (Toxocara canis)
Explanation:
Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) is a serious parasite transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito. The adult worms live in the heart, pulmonary artery, and adjacent large blood vessels of infected dogs, leading to severe lung disease, heart failure, and damage to other organs. The other options are intestinal parasites with different modes of transmission.