Question

    ln which order of insects peritrophic membrane is not found?

    A Collembolan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Hemipterans Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Homopterans Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Coleoptera Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Diptera Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Insects in the order Hemiptera (true bugs) do not have a peritrophic membrane , which is a protective layer lining the gut in some insects. Hemiptera have a different digestive system that does not involve this membrane.

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