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JAMB Biology 1984 Question 1

Question 1

Animal Kingdom

The mouth parts of the housefly are adapted for

  1. A.lapping and sponging
  2. B.sucking and chewing
  3. C.piercing and sucking
  4. D.chewing and lapping
  5. E.biting and chewing.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (lapping and sponging)

Explanation

The housefly pours saliva on its food and mops up the liquid with its spongy proboscis, so its mouthparts are for lapping and sponging.