Multiple choice

Peripatus is a connecting link between

  1. annelids and molluscs

  2. annelids and arthropods

  3. reptiles and mammals

  4. molluscs and arthropods
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Peripatus is a connecting link between Annelida and Arthropoda, because it exhibits characterstics of phylum Annelida and Arthropoda. (A)        Annelidan characters (a)        Presence of nephridia as excretory organ. (b)        Body pseudosegmented and worm-like (c)        Presence of simple eyes. (d)        Thick cuticle (B)       Arthropod Characters (a)       Clawed and pseudosegmented walking legs (b)       Presence of trachea as respiratory organs (c)       Presence of antennae Pertipatus shows that arthropods have evolved from annelid ancestors.

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