Question

    Which of the following type of mouth parts present in house fly?

    A Biting and chewing type Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Piercing and sucking Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Sponging type Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rasping and sucking Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Sponging Type mouth part is present in house fly. The proboscis is fleshy, elbowed, retractile and projects downwards from head. The proboscis can be differentiated into basal rostrum and distal haustellum. Mandibles are absent. Maxillae are represented by single segmented maxillary palpi.

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