Which type of protist is responsible for malaria in humans, parasitic to both humans and mosquitoes?

A) Ciliates
B) Actinopods
C) Dinoflagellates
D) Apicomplexans
E) Foraminiferans

Malaria

A disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes, characterized by fever, chills, and anemia.

Apicomplexans

A group of protozoan parasites, known for their role in diseases such as malaria.

Parasitic

Describes organisms that live on or in a host organism and get their food at the expense of their host, often causing harm.