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a) (i) The phylum to which specimens R (crab) and Q (scorpion) belong is Arthropoda.
a) (ii) Two reasons for this answer are: • They both have an exoskeleton made of chitin. • They both have segmented bodies and jointed appendages.
b) (i) R (crab) belongs to the class Crustacea. Q (scorpion) belongs to the class Arachnida.
b) (ii) Reasons for R (Crustacea): • Its body is divided into a cephalothorax and abdomen. • It possesses two pairs of antennae.
Reasons for Q (Arachnida): • Its body is divided into a cephalothorax and abdomen. • It possesses four pairs of walking legs and lacks antennae.
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a) (i) The phylum to which specimens R (crab) and Q (scorpion) belong is Arthropoda.
This biology question covers important biological concepts and processes. The step-by-step explanation below helps you understand the underlying mechanisms and reasoning.