JAMB Biology 1989 Question 10

Question 10

Animal Kingdom

Which of the following is a common characteristic of crustaceans?

  1. A.Possession of a pair of antennae
  2. B.Possession of two pairs of antennae
  3. C.Each segment has a pair of walking legs
  4. D.Four pairs of walking legs on the cephalothorax
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Possession of two pairs of antennae)

Explanation

Crustaceans such as crayfish have two pairs of antennae (antennae and antennules); insects have one pair.