Which of the following features is not present in the Phylum Arthropoda?
- Parapodia
- Jointed appendages
- Chitinous exoskeleton
- Metameric segmentation
Answer
(1) Parapodia
Solution
As per NCERT, arthropods have jointed appendages, a chitinous exoskeleton and a segmented body.
⇒ Parapodia are lateral appendages of aquatic annelids (e.g. Nereis) that help in swimming.
∴ Parapodia are not present in Arthropoda.
Answer: (1)