Why Arthropods have been given this name? Name the four classes of Phylum Arthropoda giving one example each of the four classes.

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The term "arthropod" means "jointed legs". The phylum included invertebrates with an exoskeleton and jointed legs, hence named, arthropodar.
Classes and their examples:
(1) Crustacea: Prawn
(2) Myriapoda: Centipede
(3) Insects: Silver fish
(4) Arachnids: Scorpion

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