Question

Peripatus is called connecting link between Phylum Annelida and Phylum Arthropoda. Give reason.

Answer 1

1. Peripatus has Annelidan characters → jointed parapodia and nephridia.

2. Arthropods characters → haemocoel, head with compound eyes etc.

3. Thus it is said to be a connecting link between Phylum Annelida and Phylum Arthropoda.