Which animal phylum is characterized by jointed appendages?

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A Mollusca
B Porifera
C Arthropoda
D Platyhelminthes

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Answer: C. Arthropoda

Answer: C. Arthropoda
Explanation: Arthropoda is the largest phylum in the animal kingdom, and they are defined by having jointed appendages and an exoskeleton (e.g., insects, spiders, crabs).

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Which animal phylum is characterized by jointed appendages?

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