The phylum of the animal kingdom which includes protostome organism that have jointed exoskeletons made of chitin and that use malpighian tubules to remove nitrogen waste is
A
Phylum Annelida
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B
Phylum Mollusca
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C
Phylum Arthropoda
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D
Phylum Platyhelminthes
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E
Phylum Nematoda
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Solution
The correct option is B Phylum Arthropoda Phylum Arthropoda includes animals with jointed legs and appendages. The phylum Arthropoda shows following characters:
1) The body is covered with an exoskeleton made of chitin. The exoskeleton is periodically removed from the body by moulting.
2) The excretory system is made of malpighian tubules, green glands or nephridia to remove nitrogen wastes.