Mites belong to the class

Crustacea

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Arachnida

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Diplopoda

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Insecta

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Solution

The correct option is B Arachnida
Arachnids is a class of joint-legged invertebrate animals. Mites, along with ticks, are small arthropods. They belong to the subclass Acari or Acarina and the class Arachnida. The front pair of legs are involved in sensory type of function. The other appendages may grow and take the appearance of legs. There are generally eight legs in Arachnids.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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