Animals of which phylum have jointed legs?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e Arthropoda.
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An arthropoda is an invertebrate animal having an exoskeleton, a segmented body, and paired jointed appendages.
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Arthropods form the phylum Euarthropoda, which includes insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans.
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Arthropods are distinguished by their jointed limbs and cuticle made of chitin, often mineralized with calcium carbonate.