In Arthropoda, head and thorax are often fused to form the cephalothorax, but in which one of the following classes is the body divided into head, thorax, and abdomen?
A
Myriapoda
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B
Crustacea
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C
Arachnida and Crustacea
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D
Insecta
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Solution
The correct option is D Insecta Insects show a distinct division into head, thorax and abdomen. In crustaceans and myriapods head and thorax are fused.