Asked by Cindy Ramirez on Jun 30, 2024
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The largest animal group, both in number of species and number of individuals, is the
A) annelids.
B) crustacea.
C) insects.
D) reptiles.
E) fishes.
Insects
A class of arthropods characterized by a three-part body, including a head, thorax, and abdomen, three pairs of jointed legs, compound eyes, and one pair of antennae.
Species
Group of similarly constructed organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring; organisms that share a common gene pool; the taxon at the lowest level of classification.
Individuals
Refers to distinct beings, often used in the context of discussing singular human beings.
- Analyze the distinguishing features of arthropods, including their connected appendages, outer skeletal protection, and segmented bodily arrangement.
Verified Answer
AC
Ariel CostaJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Insects make up the largest animal group in terms of both species diversity (over one million identified species) and number of individuals (estimated to be over 10 quintillion).
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the distinguishing features of arthropods, including their connected appendages, outer skeletal protection, and segmented bodily arrangement.