Which Statement About the Contribution of Arthropod Characteristics to Diversity

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the contribution of arthropod characteristics to diversity is false?

• A) Encasement of the body in a rigid exoskeleton provides support for walking in water or on land.
• B) Stingers are used in defense.
• C) Body segments are operated by individual muscles.
• D) Specialization of appendages provides for different functions.
• E) Muscles are attached within the exoskeleton.

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