Cockroach possess a network of respiratory tubes called _____.

spiracles

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tracheae

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lungs

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gills

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The correct option is B tracheae
Respiratory system of cockroach consists of a network of respiratory tubes called tracheae. Trachea opens to spiracles. Spiracles are small holes present on the underside of cockroach in each segment. Tubes carry oxygen from the air to all the parts of cockroach body.

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