The largest group of animals living on the land are:
A
Worms
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B
Snakes
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C
Insects
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D
Frogs
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Solution
The correct option is C Insects Arthropoda is the largest phylum of animals within which, the class Insecta has the maximum number of species. Insects make up around 75% of the phylum Arthropoda. They occupy a variety of habitats and can crawl, fly, jump or swim. Most of them lay eggs in protected places and only a few species show parental care. They sometimes protect themselves with venom and use camouflage to protect themselves from their predators or to attack their prey.