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Explanation:

Identify the given options and context

The image asks to fill in the blank with one of the following words: bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses.
The sentence is: "Tapeworms and lice are examples of [blank] that can cause disease in humans."

Analyze the biological classification of the organisms

Tapeworms (parasitic helminths/worms) and lice (parasitic insects/ectoparasites) are multicellular organisms that live on or inside a host, deriving nutrients at the host's expense. In medical terminology and health education, these organisms are classified as parasites.

Match with the correct option

Among the standard categories of disease-causing agents (pathogens/parasites), tapeworms and lice are classic examples of parasites.

Answer:

Type the correct answer in the box. Spell all words correctly.

Fill in the blank with one of the following words: bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses.

Tapeworms and lice are examples of <blank>parasites</blank> that can cause disease in humans.