Q: What is the division of the body into multiple parts called?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

Segmentation evolved next. This is a division of the body into multiple segments. Both the earthworm and ant pictured in Figure below have segmented bodies. This trait increases flexibility. It permits a wider range of motion. All annelids and arthropods are segmented. Arthropods also evolved jointed appendages. For example, they evolved jointed legs for walking and “feelers” (antennae) for sensing.

 Choices:

- compression

- transverse

- organ-level organization

- segmentation


A:
segmentation