16. Which of the following is the largest phylum in the animal kingdom in respect of number of species? A.Annalida B.Platyhelminthes C.Chordata D.Arthropoda
Answer: Option D Solution: Arthropoda is by far the largest phylum in the animal kingdom. It includes insects, lobsters, mites, crabs etc. A recent estimate of the number of arthropods on Earth today is 3.7 million species.