NEET2021ZoologyStructural Organisation in AnimalsActual
Which of the following characteristics is incorrect with respect to cockroaches?
Options
- AA ring of gastric caeca is present at the junction of midgut and hindgut.
- BHypopharynx lies within the cavity enclosed by the mouth parts.
- CIn females, 7 th  - 9 th  sterna together form a genital pouch.
- D10 th  abdominal segment in both sexes, bears a pair of anal cerci.
Correct answer
A. A ring of gastric caeca is present at the junction of midgut and hindgut.
Step-by-step solution
At the junction between foregut and midgut, 6 - 8 finger-like tubular structures are present called hepatic caeca or gastric caeca. These hepatic caeca help in the secretion of digestive enzymes and absorption.