Which of the following features is not present in the phylum Arthropoda ?

Chitinous exoskeleton

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Metameric segmentation

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Parapodia

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Jointed appendages

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Solution

The correct option is C Parapodia
The chitinous exoskeleton, metameric segmentation, and jointed appendages are features of the phylum Arthropoda.

Annelids have parapodia for locomotion. It is used for locomotion and for respiration. Sea snails and sea slugs have parapodia that is used for swimming.

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