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Scolopendra is a commonly known as

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Millipede
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Centipede
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Pauropod
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Barnacle
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Solution

The correct option is C Centipede
Scolopendra is a species of centipede. These organisms have elongated and segmented body. The body is dorso-ventrally flattened. The body is divisible into head and trunk. There is pair of appendages on the trunk. They have a branched trachea which helps in respiration. Excretion occurs through the Malphigian tubules. The organisms are generally poisonous.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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