Which of the following characteristics is most likely explains why insects are so successful at dispersing to distant environments?

A) Protostome

B) Wings

C) Jointed appendages

D) Chewing mandibles

E) Exoskeleton

The characteristic which most likely explains why insects are so successful at dispersing to distant environments are B. wings.

They use their wings to fly, and thus they can travel large distances in no time. Hence, they can also disperse throughout many areas in the world quite quickly.