........................ is a connecting link between Annelida and Arthropoda.

Duck-billed Platypus

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Peripatus

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Solution

The correct option is B Peripatus
Peripatus is a primitive arthropod having jointed paired legs, compound eyes and trachea like other arthropods. However, it also shows some characteristics of Annelida like segmented body, non-chitinous cuticle etc.
Hence, Peripatus is a connecting link between Annelida and Arthropoda.
So, the correct answer is 'Peripatus'

Suggest Corrections

Column I (Organism)	Column II (Connecting link)
A. Echidna	1. between Annelida and Mollusca
B. Peripatus	2. between Reptiles and Mammals
C. Neopilina	3. between Annelida and Arthropoda
D. Protopterus	4. between Pisces and Amphibian