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    Question

    What type of mouthparts are found in

    thrips?
    A Chewing and lapping type Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Piercing and sucking/hemipterous type Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Sponging type Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rasping and sucking type Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Thrips have rasping and sucking type of mouthparts, allowing them to lacerate plant tissue and extract sap using their specialized mouth cone.

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