Which one of the following is most important feature of an insect?
A
Compound eyes
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B
Long abdomen
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C
Three pairs of legs
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D
Two pairs of wings
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Solution
The correct option is D Three pairs of legs Most important feature of an insect is three pairs of jointed legs. The thorax has six segmented legs one pair each for the prothorax, mesothorax and the metathorax segments. Many adult insects use six legs for walking and have adopted a tripedal gait. The tripedal gait allows for rapid walking while always having a stable stance.