The Largest Phylum in the Animal Kingdom are the _____

Question

The largest phylum in the animal kingdom are the _____.
A)arthropods
B)echinoderms
C)annelids
D)arachnids

Accepted Answer

Arthropods, which include insects, spiders, and crustaceans, make up the largest phylum in the animal kingdom with over one million known species. Echinoderms, such as starfish and sea urchins, are a smaller phylum with around 7,000 species. Annelids, like earthworms and leeches, are a phylum with around 17,000 species. Arachnids, such as spiders and scorpions, are a smaller subphylum within the arthropods.