Question

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

I have been asked this question during an internship interview.

Enquiry is from Animals Structural Organisations in chapter Structural Organisations in Animals of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Right option is (d) Class – Insecta; Phylum – Arthropoda

The explanation is: Periplaneta is the scientific name for cockroach. 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.