The largest and most diverse phylum in the animal kingdom is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The largest and most diverse phylum in the animal kingdom is:
A. Arthropoda
B. Mollusca
C. Annelida
D. Chordata
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Arthropoda is the largest phylum, with over a million described species, including insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and myriapods. They are characterized by jointed appendages, chitinous exoskeleton, and segmented bodies. Insects alone represent the majority of animal species. Chordata is comparatively smaller.

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