AIIMS 201925 May
- Exam
- AIIMS
- Year
- 2019
- Date
- 25 May
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Structural Organisation in Animals
AIIMS 2019 · 25 May · Zoology · Structural Organisation in Animals
Which is not true for cockroach?
Which is not true for cockroach?
Options
- A1 pair of compound eyes
- BForewings called tegmina used for flight are attached to thoracic segment
- C1 pair of maxillae and mandibles
- DHas 10 abdominal segments
Correct answer
B. Forewings called tegmina used for flight are attached to thoracic segment
Step-by-step solution
In cockroach, forewings called tegmina are not used for flight, but cover and protect the metathoracic wings (hindwings).