Question

Palamnaeus (scorpion) belongs to class arachnida because of

• A. Four pairs of legs
• B. Chelate legs
• C. Sting
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Four pairs of legs

Scorpion are predatory arachnids of the order

Scorpiones. They have eight legs and are easily

recognized by the pair of grasping pedipals and

the narrow, segmented tail, often carried in a

characteristic forward curve over the bank ending

with a venomous stinger, Hence Palamnaeus

(Scorpion) belongs to class arachinda because of

for pair of legs.