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Peripatus is said to be a connecting link between Annelida and Arthopoda.

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Peripatus shows segmented body, thin cuticle and parapodia-like organs. These characters are typical of Annelids. Similarly, it also shows tracheal respiration and open circulatory system which is a characteristic feature o f Arthropods . Since iiperipatus shares both these characters,it is said to be a connecting link between Annelida and Arthropoda.
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