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Q: In which of the following animal phyla , the body is divided into head , thorax and abdomen?
  • A. Annelida
  • B. Chordata
  • C. Arthropoda
  • D. Mollusca
Correct Answer: Option C - The body of arthropods consist of a head, thorax and abdomen. Arthropods are inverterates with jointed legs and a hard exoskeleton. They are the most diverse and abundant group of animals on Earth , with about 1.2 million described species and millions more undiscovered. They live in almost every habitat from the deep sea to the highest mountains, and have many adaptations for survival and reproduction. Arthropods are classified into four major subphyla : Chelicerata, Crustacea, Hexapoda and Myriapoda.
C. The body of arthropods consist of a head, thorax and abdomen. Arthropods are inverterates with jointed legs and a hard exoskeleton. They are the most diverse and abundant group of animals on Earth , with about 1.2 million described species and millions more undiscovered. They live in almost every habitat from the deep sea to the highest mountains, and have many adaptations for survival and reproduction. Arthropods are classified into four major subphyla : Chelicerata, Crustacea, Hexapoda and Myriapoda.

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The body of arthropods consist of a head, thorax and abdomen. Arthropods are inverterates with jointed legs and a hard exoskeleton. They are the most diverse and abundant group of animals on Earth , with about 1.2 million described species and millions more undiscovered. They live in almost every habitat from the deep sea to the highest mountains, and have many adaptations for survival and reproduction. Arthropods are classified into four major subphyla : Chelicerata, Crustacea, Hexapoda and Myriapoda.