Question

Diagnostic feature of insects is

• A. Segmented body
• B. Chitin in body wall
• C. Three pair of legs
• D. One pair compound eyes

Answer 1

The correct option is C Three pair of legs

Insecta is the group which includes all the organisms commonly called as insects. The characteristics of group Insecta are that they have six legs or three pair of legs. These legs contain the jointed segments. The The body of an insect is made up of three parts. Each insect has one pair of antennae or feelers which helps the insect to find food. They have their body covered with the exoskeleton. Insects have one or two pairs of wings.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.