JAMB Biology 1986 Question 11

Question 11

Animal Kingdom

The male cockroach differs from the female by having

  1. A.mandibles
  2. B.a pair of styles
  3. C.spiracles
  4. D.a pair of cerci.
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Answer: B (a pair of styles)

Explanation

Both sexes have mandibles, spiracles and cerci, but only the male has a pair of short anal styles at the tip of the abdomen.