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Biology Question on Kingdom Animalia

Largest phylum in terms of number of members is

A

protozoa

B

arthropoda

C

chordata

D

porifera

Answer

arthropoda

Explanation

Solution

Arthropoda is the largest phylum in animal kingdom in terms of both number of taxa and biomass. These are bilaterally symmetrical and metamerically segmented coelomates, with appendages on some or all segments. A chitinous cuticle provides the exoskeleton, flexible to provide joints. Haemocoel is the main body cavity. They lack true nephridia and cilia.