To which class and phylum does Periplaneta belong?
A. Class – Insecta; Phylum – Annelida
B. Class – Reptilia; Phylum – Arthropoda
C. Class – Amphibians; Phylum – Annelida
D. Class – Insecta; Phylum – Arthropoda
Answer:D
To which class and phylum does Periplaneta belong?
A. Class – Insecta; Phylum – Annelida B. Class – Reptilia; Phylum – Arthropoda C. Class – Amphibians; Phylum – Annelida D. Class – Insecta; Phylum – Arthropoda
Explanation: Periplaneta is the scientific name for cockroaches. Cockroach belongs to class Insecta and phylum Arthropoda. They are mostly brown or black in color. They are nocturnal omnivores and are commonly found in damp places.