Aquatic arthropods belonging to which of the following class breathe through gills:
Correct answer: C. Crustaceans
- A. Insects
- B. Arachnids
- C. Crustaceans
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Crustacea is a diverse class of arthropods that includes familiar aquatic organisms such as crabs, lobsters, shrimp, and barnacles, as well as some smaller organisms like copepods and krill. One characteristic feature of crustaceans is their respiratory system, which involves the use of gills for breathing.
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