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.