NEET2023ZoologyStructural Organisation in AnimalsActual
Which of the following is characteristics feature of cockroach regarding sexual dimorphism?
Options
- APresence of anal cerci
- BDark brown body colour and anal cerci
- CPresence of anal styles
- DPresence of selerites
Correct answer
C. Presence of anal styles
Step-by-step solution
Cockroaches are dioecious and both sexes have well-developed reproductive organs. The male and female cockroaches can be easily distinguished based on the presence or absence of anal styles. Males bear a pair of short, threadlike anal styles which are absent in females. In both sexes, the 10th segment bears a pair of jointed filamentous structures called anal cerci.