Which group of animals belong to the same phylum?

Options

(a) Earthworm , Pinworm, Tapeworm
(b) Prawn, Scorpion, Locusta
(c) Sponge, Sea anemone, Starfish
(d) Malarial parasite, Amoeba, Mosquito

Correct Answer:

Prawn, Scorpion, Locusta

Explanation:

Prawn, Scorpion and Locusta belong to phylum Arthropoda. This is the largest phylum of Animalia, over two-thirds of all named species on earth are Arthropoda. Phylum is named so due to presence of jointed appendages (arthros=jointed, poda=appendages) in body of members of this phylum.