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Q: Crabs belongs to the phylum
  • A. Mollusca
  • B. Cnidaria
  • C. Arthropoda
  • D. Platyhelminthes
Correct Answer: Option C - Crabs belong to phylum Arthropoda and order decapoda. Decapodas occur in all oceans, in fresh water and on land about 10,000 species have been described. Walking or crawling is the usual mode of locomotion, crabs are often omnivorous and act as scavengers, but many are predatory and some are vegetarian. Many crabs are eaten by humans.
C. Crabs belong to phylum Arthropoda and order decapoda. Decapodas occur in all oceans, in fresh water and on land about 10,000 species have been described. Walking or crawling is the usual mode of locomotion, crabs are often omnivorous and act as scavengers, but many are predatory and some are vegetarian. Many crabs are eaten by humans.

Explanations:

Crabs belong to phylum Arthropoda and order decapoda. Decapodas occur in all oceans, in fresh water and on land about 10,000 species have been described. Walking or crawling is the usual mode of locomotion, crabs are often omnivorous and act as scavengers, but many are predatory and some are vegetarian. Many crabs are eaten by humans.