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A universal characteristic of insects is

A

Two pair of wings

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B

Two pair of antennae

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C

Compound eyes

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D

Three pairs of thoracic legs

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Solution

The correct option is C Three pairs of thoracic legs
Insects are a class of invertebrates within the arthropod phylum that have a chitinous exoskeleton, a three-part body (head, abdomen and thorax) and three pairs of jointed legs (total 6 legs), compound eyes and one antennae.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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