SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 40

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q40

 Which of the following falls under the phylum Arthropoda of the animal kingdom?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Crabs.

Organisms that fall under the phylum Arthropoda of the animal kingdom include insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and myriapods. Examples are ants, spiders, crabs, lobsters, centipedes, and scorpions. Arthropods are characterized by their segmented bodies, jointed appendages, and exoskeleton made of chitin. This is the largest phylum in the animal kingdom, both in terms of species diversity and population. They are found in almost every habitat on Earth, from deep oceans to high mountains, and play vital ecological roles.