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WAEC Biology 2017 Objective — Question 4

Question 4 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The Arthropod in the diagram is not an insect because it

Diagram for question 4
  • A. A. has a big head which is almost equal to the thorax
  • B. B. has eight legs and no wingsCorrect
  • C. C. does not have visible eyes on its head
  • D. D. has head, thorax and abdomen

Explanation

Insects have six legs (three pairs); a spider is not an insect as it has eight legs (four pairs) and no wings.

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