Question

Which of the following statements is wrong for phylum Arthropoda?

• A. The body consists of head, thorax, abdomen and jointed appendages
• B. Respiratory organs are gills, book gills, book lungs or tracheal system
• C. Sensory organs like antennae, eyes and statocysts are present
• D. The mouth contains a file-like rasping organ for feeding called radula

Answer 1

The correct option is D The mouth contains a file-like rasping organ for feeding called radula

Radula is a characteristic feature of the phylum Mollusca. It helps in scraping food particles off hard surfaces and directing it to its mouth. All the other statements represent the various features that are generally found in the phylum Arthropoda.