Question

    The structure within the haustellate mouthparts forming a protective cover over the stylet bundle in piercing-sucking insects is the:

    A Labium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Labrum Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Hypopharynx Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Maxillae Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The labrum in piercing-sucking mouthparts serves as a protective cover over the stylet bundle used for piercing tissues

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