Q506
Which of the following is the largest phylum in the animal kingdom in respect of number of species?
A.
Annalida
B.
Platyhelminthes
C.
Chordata
D.
Arthropoda
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Arthropoda is by far the largest phylum in the animal kingdom. It includes insects, lobsters, mites, crabs etc. A recent estimate of the number of arthropods on Earth today is 3.7 million species.