Which of the following is the reason for placing all insects in phylum Arthropoda?

Six legs

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Two pairs of wings

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Jointed legs

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Compound eyes

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Solution

The correct option is C Jointed legs
The phylum Arthropoda includes animals with jointed legs, segmented bodies, and a tough or hard outer covering that also serves as their exoskeleton. Insects have these characteristics, so they belong to Phylum Arthropoda.
So, the correct option is 'Jointed legs'.

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Which of the following is the reason for placing all insects in phylum Arthropoda?

The correct option is C Jointed legsThe phylum Arthropoda includes animals with jointed legs, segmented bodies, and a tough or hard outer covering that also serves as their exoskeleton. Insects have these characteristics, so they belong to Phylum Arthropoda.So, the correct option is 'Jointed legs'.