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  4. In Arthropoda, head and thorax are often fused to form cephalothorax, but in which one of the following classes, is the body divided into head thorax and abdomen?

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Q. In Arthropoda, head and thorax are often fused to form cephalothorax, but in which one of the following classes, is the body divided into head thorax and abdomen?

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Body in arthropoda is segmented. Segments are grouped into 3 forms - head, thorax and abdomen. When head and thorax are fused then they are referred to as cephalothorax. Class insecta of arthropoda phylum have body divided into head, thorax and abdomen.