Chapter 12
Patterns in Life: Diversity and Classification
CBSE Class 9
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Question:

Meena and Hari observed an animal in their garden. Hari called it an insect while Meena said it was an earthworm. Choose the correct option which confirms that it is an insect.

(a) Bilateral symmetrical body

(b) Body with jointed legs

(c) Cylindrical body

(d) Body with little segmentation

Answer: Verified

(b) Body with jointed legs

Explanation: Insects belong to the phylum Arthropoda, which are characterised by the presence of jointed appendages or legs. Earthworms are annelids and do not have jointed legs. Therefore, the presence of jointed legs confirms that the animal is an insect.

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