Question

Abdominal segments in male and female Cockroach are

• A. 10, 10
• B. 9, 10
• C. 10, 11
• D. 8, 10
• E. 9, 9

Answer 1

The correct option is A 10, 10

The abdomen in a male and female cockroach is made up of 10 segments. The 7th, 8th and 9th sterna form a genital pouch in females. In males, the genital pouch is present at the hind end of the abdomen. The male cockroach has thread-like anal styles, which are missing in the female cockroach. The 10th segment has a filamentous structure called the anal cerci, in both male and female cockroach.

So, the correct answer is '10, 10'.