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Silver fish, Lepisma is

A

Mammal

B

Insect/Arthropod

C

Fish

D

Echinoderm.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Organism**: The organism in question is Silverfish, scientifically known as Lepisma. 2. **Classify the Organism**: Silverfish belongs to the class Lepisma, which is part of the larger class Insecta. 3. **Determine the Phylum**: Since Lepisma is classified as an insect, it falls under the phylum Arthropoda, which includes all arthropods. 4. **Evaluate the Options**: - **Option A**: States that Lepisma is a mammal. This is incorrect because mammals are vertebrates, and Lepisma is an invertebrate. - **Option B**: States that Lepisma is an insect or arthropod. This is correct, as Silverfish is indeed an insect and belongs to the phylum Arthropoda. - **Option C**: Claims that Silverfish is a fish. This is misleading because, despite its name, Silverfish is not a fish but an arthropod. - **Option D**: Suggests that Lepisma is a Caenoderm. This is incorrect as it does not belong to that classification. 5. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is **Option B**: Silverfish is an insect that comes under the phylum Arthropoda. ---
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