Question
Download Solution PDFMosquito belongs to ________ phylum of the animal kingdom.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Arthropoda.Key Points
- Mosquito belongs to the phylum Arthropoda in the animal kingdom.
- The Arthropoda phylum includes insects, spiders, crustaceans, and other arthropods.
- Arthropods are characterized by their jointed appendages and exoskeletons.
Additional Information
- Mosquitoes are further classified as members of the family Culicidae within the order Diptera, which also includes flies.
- Ctenophora is a phylum of marine animals commonly known as comb jellies.
- Chordata is a phylum that includes animals with spinal cords such as mammals and fish.
- Mollusca is a phylum of animals that includes snails, clams, and octopuses.
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