Which of the Following Protozoa Genera Helps Termites Digest Wood

Question

Which of the following protozoa genera helps termites digest wood?
A) Trichonympha
B) Nosema
C) Trichomonas
D) Spirogyra
E) Naegleria

Accepted Answer

Trichonympha is a genus of protozoa found in the gut of termites and is responsible for aiding in the digestion of wood by breaking down cellulose with the help of bacterial symbionts. None of the other options are known to have this relationship with termites.