Which of the following does NOT belong to class Insecta?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Scorpion.
Scorpions do not belong to class Insecta. While insects have three body segments (head, thorax, abdomen), six legs, and often wings, scorpions have a different structure. They belong to the class Arachnida, which also includes spiders, ticks, and mites. Arachnids have two main body parts (cephalothorax and abdomen), eight legs, and no wings or antennae. Scorpions are known for their pincers and a curved tail with a venomous stinger, which are not features of insects. Therefore, among a group of insect examples, scorpions do not belong to class Insecta, making them the correct answer in this context.