Question
Biology Question on Kingdom Animalia
What is common among silver fish, scorpion, crab and honey bee?
A
Metamorphosis
B
Jointed appendages
C
Compound eyes
D
Poison glands
Answer
Jointed appendages
Explanation
Solution
Silver fish, scorpion, crab and honey bee all have compound eyes. These are present on each lateral side of the head and are convex. This eye consists of numerous visual units, the ommatidia. Each ommatidium consists of an outer cuticle covering a lens, beneath which are 6-8 retinal cells surrounding a light sensitive rhabdom. Adjacent ommatidia are separated by pigment cells.
So, the correct option is (B): Jointed appendages.