Jointed appendages are characteristic of phylum:

Echinodermata

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Annelida

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Mollusca

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Arthropoda

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Solution

The correct option is D Arthropoda
Jointed appendages is characteristics of phylum Arthropoda.
Echinoderms have water vascular system for the locomotion.
Annelida comprises of suckers, parapodia, and setae as locomotory organs.
Mollusca has muscular structure called foot as the organ of locomotion.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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