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Arthropods are named for which distinguishing body feature?

ACalcareous spines
BSoft slimy body
CJointed appendages
DCollar cells
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Jointed appendages
1. The name 'arthropod' points to the limbs. 2. Arthropods are named for their jointed appendages. 3. Rule out soft slimy body: that names the molluscs instead. _Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology Part 2, Ch 6 "Animal Classification", p.78_
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