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Centipedes and millipedes belong to which class of the phylum arthropoda?
A
Insects
B
Crustacea
C
Scorpion
D
Spider
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The phylum Arthropoda is commonly divided into four subphyla of extant forms: Chelicerata (arachnids), Crustacea (crustaceans), Hexapoda (insects and springtails), and Myriapoda (millipedes and centipedes).

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer. While both millipedes and centipedes belong to the phylum Arthropoda and to the subphylum Myriapoda, millipedes belong to the class Diplopoda and centipedes belong to the class Chilopoda.

Detailed explanation-3: -Arthropods are members of the taxonomic phylum Arthropoda, which includes insects, spiders, centipedes, millipedes and crustaceans.

Detailed explanation-4: -Scorpions and insects share similarities but possess clear differences. Both belong to the group of animals known as arthropods which have an exoskeleton like spiders, mites, ticks, centipedes, millipedes and crustaceans to name a few.

Detailed explanation-5: -Millipedes belong to the phylum Arthropoda. Other members of this phylum are insects, spiders and crabs. Like all arthropods, millipedes have an exoskeleton, making them feel hard to the touch.

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