JAMB Biology 1999 Question 8

Question 8

Animal Kingdom

Use the diagram to answer questions 7 and 8. The structure labelled III represents the

Diagram for this question
  1. A.mandible
  2. B.palp
  3. C.proboscis
  4. D.labium
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (proboscis)

Explanation

The housefly feeds with a long proboscis ending in a spongy pad (labellum), shown as III.