WAEC Agricultural Science 1993 Question 50

Question 50

Animal Health

Which of the following statements about ticks is not correct?

  1. A.Its body is divided into two parts
  2. B.It has six pairs of legs
  3. C.It can be controlled by regular dipping of animals
  4. D.It is an external parasite
  5. E.It can be found on goats.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (It has six pairs of legs)

Explanation

Adult ticks have four pairs of legs, not six.