Jointed appendages are the defining characteristic of which phylum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Jointed appendages are the defining characteristic of which phylum?
A. Echinodermata
B. Arthropoda
C. Mollusca
D. Annelida
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Arthropoda is the largest phylum of the animal kingdom, and its defining characteristic is the presence of jointed appendages (legs, antennae, etc.). The word 'Arthropoda' literally means 'jointed legs'. They also have a chitinous exoskeleton and a hemocoel (blood-filled body cavity). Examples include insects, spiders, and crustaceans.

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