Which of the following are examples of the phylum Arthropoda?

Silverfish, Starfish, Prawn

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Clam worm, Apple snail, Honey bee

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Seastar, Tongue worm, Scorpion

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Cockroach, Scorpion, Prawn

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Solution

The correct option is D Cockroach, Scorpion, Prawn
A. Silverfish, prawn are arthropods but starfish belongs to the phylum Echinodermata.
B. Clam worm is a marine annelid, apple snails are grouped under molluscs and honey bees are arthropods
C. Seastar is nothing but starfish that belong to the phylum Echinodermata, tongue worm and scorpions are arthropods.
D. Cockroach, scorpions and prawns are arthropods as they have jointed legs and a chitinous exoskeleton.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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