NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Which of the following features is NOT associated with the members of phylum Arthropoda?
Options
- APresence of jointed appendages
- BClosed type of circulatory system
- CBody covered by a chitinous exoskeleton
- DExcretion through Malpighian tubules
Correct answer
B. Closed type of circulatory system
Step-by-step solution
Phylum Arthropoda is characterized by the presence of jointed appendages, a chitinous exoskeleton, and an open circulatory system. In an open circulatory system, blood is pumped out of the heart and the cells and tissues are directly bathed in it. Excretion in many arthropods takes place through Malpighian tubules. Therefore, a closed type of circulatory system is not a feature of arthropods. Answer: Closed type of circulatory system