This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
The following diagram depicts blood smear of which species? 
Select and explain. 
A. P. vivax, B. P. falciparum, C. P. ovale, D. P. malariae
B: P. falciparum
Answer: B: P. falciparum 
Explanation: Ans. (b) P. falciparum This is a thin smear representing ring forms of P. falciparum. For details of blood picture see image platelets.