NEET Solved Paper 2018 Question 59
Question: Which of the following features is used to identify a male cockroach from a female cockroach? [NEET - 2018]
Options:
A) Forewings with darker tegmina
B) Presence of caudal styles
C) Presence of a boat shaped sternum on the 9th abdominal segment
D) Presence of anal cerci
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- Males bear a pair of short, thread like anal styles which are absent in females. Anal/caudal styles arise from 9th abdominal segment in male cockroach.