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  Write the distinct species of malarial parasite in man.

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                  Malaria in man is caused by four distinct species of malarial parasites: (i) Plasmodium vivax: incubation period in human is 8-17 days. (ii) P. falciparum: incubation period in human is 9-14 days. (iii) P. malariae: incubation period in human is 18-40 days. {iv) P. ovale: incubation period in human is 16-18 days.