Write down the characteristics of phylum Arthropoda?

Write down the characteristics of phylum Arthropoda? 
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i) Artho mean jointed and poda means foot.

ii) So jointed legs are present in these animals.

iii) They are versatile animals. So they found in air, land and water.

iv) The bodies of these animals is segmented.

v) Their body is covered with hard shell made up of chitin.

vi) Their common examples are prawn, crab, spider, insects etc.

vii) One third of this phylum consists of insects. 
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