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Walking Worm is...

Walking Worm is

A

Hermit Crab

B

Millipede

C

Peripatus

D

Scylla serrata

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the identification of the "walking worm" from the given options. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Hermit crab - B) Millipede - C) Barry Potter's (this seems to be a typographical error or irrelevant option) - D) Scylla serrata 3. **Recognizing the Correct Classification**: The term "walking worm" refers to organisms within the phylum Onychophora. This phylum is known for its evolutionary link between annelids (segmented worms) and arthropods (insects, crustaceans, etc.). 4. **Identifying the Example**: The specific example of a walking worm is "Peripatus," which is also known as the velvet worm due to its soft, velvety appearance. 5. **Eliminating Incorrect Options**: - Hermit crab and millipede belong to the phylum Arthropoda. - Scylla serrata is also part of Arthropoda. - Therefore, none of these options can be the correct answer. 6. **Conclusion**: Since Peripatus is the only organism that fits the description of a walking worm and belongs to the phylum Onychophora, the correct answer is Peripatus. **Final Answer**: The walking worm is Peripatus. ---
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