Animal Kingdom Question 27

27. What is common between Ascaris lumbricoides and Anopheles stephensi?

(a) Sexual dimorphism

(b) Hibernation

(c) Anaerobic respiration

(d) Metamerism

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Answer : a

Hints & Solutions

(a) Sexual dimorphism is common between Ascaris lumbricoides and Anopheles stephensi. Male and female round worms can be morphologically differentiated. Female Anopheles mosquito is sanguivorous whereas male Anopheles mosquito sucks nectar.