Daphnia belongs to:
Correct answer: C. Crustacean
- A. Insecta
- B. Annelida
- C. Crustacean
- D. Arachinda
Explanation
Crustacean: This is the correct option. Daphnia belongs to the class Crustacea within the phylum Arthropoda. Crustaceans include various aquatic arthropods, such as crabs, lobsters, shrimp, and Daphnia, commonly known as water fleas. The other options are incorrect because Daphnia is not an insect (Option A), segmented worm (Option B), or arachnid (Option D). It is specifically classified as a crustacean within the phylum Arthropoda.
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